Colony Director Asst or Assoc Research Professor
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The Emory National Primate Research Center (ENPRC/EPC) of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia has an immediate opening for a faculty equivalent position for either an Asst. or Assoc. Research Professor (Colony Director) with a background and interest in nonhuman primate social behavioral management and biomedical research as well as managerial experience.
The ENPRC is a major biomedical research institution that is rapidly expanding with its main facilities at Emory Universitys Atlanta campus and 117acre Field Station in Lawrenceville. This position will be based at the Field Station in Lawrenceville Georgia. Dedicated to discovering causes preventions treatments and cures of disease Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at .
Working within ENPRC Division of Animal Resources the qualified candidate will provide leadership to the Colony Management department consisting of the Colony Manager Supervisors and Research Specialists. This is a senior level management and research position with a blend of administrative and research responsibilities. The candidate will be expected to develop and implement a colony focused research program and provide mentorship to junior associates and colleagues. The candidate will be proposed for an academic appointment within the Emory School of Medicine. Will report to the Associate Director of Animal Resources and liaise with the Assistant Director of Animal Resources at the Field Station for all animal resources and colony management issues.
The successful candidate should be professional personable motivated dependable detailoriented have a positive attitude and passion for research. They will provide oversight for resource management related to nonhuman primates: monitoring production morbidity and mortality developing statistical metrics for animal production colonies to sustain colony size while simultaneously providing animals to meet Centerwide research programs. Will take a lead role in departmental planning enhancing productivity and the collection of highquality systematic data. The individual will have principal management responsibility for the Colony Managementpersonnel. Will be Key Personnel on the ENPRC Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) rhesus macaque breeding colony grant and will assist with oversight of the SPF program. Will contribute to grant writing for resource grants related to the Field Station. Works with the ENPRC geneticist to develop and implement genetic based management strategies to enhance the rhesus macaque and sooty mangabey colonies. Meet with principal investigators to coordinate research needs and serve as a primary contact for study planning and implementation. Develop metrics to assess and report on unit performance and goal achievements to support growth and promotion of personnel. Responsible for departmental budget: monitoring expenditures developing budget proposals and preparing necessary documentation for supervisor review/approval. Provide recommendations to management regarding breeding colony policies and activities such as SOP development or modification. In consultation with the Colony Manager will be responsible for hiring evaluation training and promotions for all direct and indirect reports.
Will also develop and implement a research program congruent with Field Station and colony management research goals. Degree and /or postdoctoral training should be in an area that is compatible with existing resources. Strongly prefer research background in areas such as social behavior in nonhuman primate species reproductive medicine or epidemiology with strong writing skills. The candidates interests and background will determine the research focus of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have a PhD or DVM degree in a relevant field plus 5 years experience in social behavioral management or biomedical research in one or more relevant species and extensive managerial expertise. Working knowledge of statistical forecasting methodology strongly preferred. Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
For questions regarding this position please contact: Dr. Joyce Cohen EPC Associate Director for Animal Resources at .
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone:(V)(TDD).
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
