Job Summary
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical/Tenure Track in Veterinary Molecular Diagnostics
Department of Comparative Pathobiology and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Job Summary
Position: The Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB) and the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine are seeking a full-time (12-month) Veterinary Molecular Diagnostician. This position will be based in West Lafayette, IN, at the Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
- Clinical/Tenure Track; Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with academic record and experience.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- DVM (or equivalent) or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in microbiology (or a related field) conferred at the time of appointment.
- Experience in a molecular diagnostic laboratory.
- Record of communication of test results and interpretations to clinicians.
- Record of supervision of laboratory staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic Service – Serve as the subject matter expert and head of the ADDL’s Molecular Diagnostic laboratory, overseeing daily diagnostic testing, new test development, process improvement, and the technical staff. Communicate with other ADDL diagnosticians and regulatory officials. Consult with clients, including clinical veterinarians, producers, and owners.
- Teaching – Participate in teaching DVM and Veterinary Nursing students and training residents/graduate students.
- Research –Maintain a program of scholarly activities. Clinical track applicants are expected to participate in collaborative research efforts. Tenure track applicants will be expected to develop and sustain a funded research program in their area of interest.
- Provide continuing education/outreach to ADDL constituencies, present at local, regional, and/or national meetings, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to shared committee work and other assignments, as needed, at the ADDL, CPB department, college, and/or university level.
Application Process
Application Process
To be considered, each application should include:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Summary of diagnostic service experience.
- Teaching philosophy/summary of teaching experience.
- Summary of research interests.
- Three letters of reference.
Review of applications will begin June 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The start date will be negotiable. A background check is required for employment in this position. Applicants needing more information are encouraged to contact Dr. Mario Sola, Chair of the search committee, at msola@purdue.edu
To apply, please upload the required documents to the following link:
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About Lafayette/West Lafayette
About the Lafayette/West Lafayette area
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, sitting on the bank of the Wabash River. The twin cities (West Lafayette and Lafayette) have a combined population of about 125,000, excluding Purdue University students. West Lafayette is a friendly and nurturing small Midwestern town with a vibrant, diverse community. The city and campus are located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago, which also gives you easy access to the bigger city life and its amenities
About Purdue University
About the Lafayette/West Lafayette area
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, sitting on the bank of the Wabash River. The twin cities (West Lafayette and Lafayette) have a combined population of about 125,000, excluding Purdue University students. West Lafayette is a friendly and nurturing small Midwestern town with a vibrant, diverse community. The city and campus are located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago, which also gives you easy access to the bigger city life and its amenities
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.