Columbia University invites applications for the position of Director of the Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM) (Posting # - 054363; https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?
time=1221081658953).  The ICM manages the Columbia University’s animal facilities.  The mission of the ICM is to ensure the humane care of animals used in research and to support medical research teams working to develop treatments for life threatening conditions.

The Director reports to the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and is part of a senior management team dedicated to maintaining Columbia University’s prominent position in biomedical research.

The Director is responsible for animal care at Columbia University in an AAALAC accredited program with the following resources:

• A highly motivated veterinary team that includes board certified specialists;
• A 130-person operations staff;
• An ACLAM accredited Residency Program in Comparative Medicine; and
• An ACVP accredited Residency Program in Veterinary Pathology.

The Director will provide strong and creative leadership to ensure best practices in:

• Staff management
• Medical and surgical programs
• Training of staff and researchers
• Quarantine and bio-surveillance programs
• Participation in IACUC activities
• Strategic facility design and planning
• Budget strategies
• The ACLAM/ACVP residency programs

The candidates should have:

• ACLAM board certification
• Senior experience of more than five years in a research animal facility
• Experience with modern rodent housing and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills
• Eligibility for a New York State Veterinary License.

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has excellent medical, dental and pension plans and a subsidized tuition program.  Research interest will be encouraged and an academic appointment is possible for suitably qualified individuals.  Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact details of three references to:

Dr Robert Kass
Presbyterian Hosp - Ph 7W318
Tel: 212-305-7444      
Fax: 212-342-2703
RSK20@columbia.edu

Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated veterinary specialist for the position of Associate Director of the Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM). The successful
candidate will lead a highly qualified team of ACLAM certified
veterinary specialists.

ICM is responsible for animal care at Columbia University, and with
120 personnel manages an AAALAC accredited program. The Associate Director will ensure the implementation of best-practice throughout ICM including

• ensuring compliance with regulatory policies and AAALAC guidelines
• management, direction and training of ICM staff
• provision of training to researchers
• oversight of ICM medical and surgical programs
• direction of a bio-surveillance program
• participation in IACUC activities
• involvement in strategic facility design and planning
• provision of services to researchers in a courteous fashion
• management of the ACLAM accredited residency program
  and other duties as directed by the ICM Director.

The Associate Director reports to the Director of ICM and directly manages a Chief of Medicine; Chief of Veterinary Services; a Chief of Comparative Pathology; Clinical Veterinarians (3); and a Facility Operations Manager. Opportunities for collaborative research and an academic appointment are available for suitably qualified personnel.

This position is likely to suit a veterinarian with:

    *  A veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
    *  ACLAM Board certification
    *  5 years experience with an animal research program
    *  Eligibility for a New York State Veterinary License.

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.  Columbia University has an excellent benefits program
including a subsidized tuition program for qualifying staff and their
children.  Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3
references to:

Alexander Romanov, DVM
Chief of Comparative Surgery
Columbia University
650 West 168th Street
Black Building 1810
New York, New York 10032
Email ar2772@columbia.edu

The Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM) at Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated veterinarian with at least one year clinical experience in laboratory animal medicine. ICM veterinarians are an integral and highly regarded component of the biomedical research effort at Columbia University. You would work closely with veterinary and medical specialists as part of a multi-doctor team managing several species in a biomedical environment. ICM's role is multi-disciplinary and encompasses veterinary care of multiple species; resident and researcher training; provision of regulatory advice; and teaching and research.
ICM and Columbia University offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits program including 5 weeks vacation; subsidized housing; medical, dental and pension plans; and a subsidized tuition program for qualifying staff and their children. General information about salaries is available at http://www.aclam.org/PDF/2005SalarySurveyFinal.pdf.
An academic appointment is possible for qualified individuals and the successful candidate will be expected to take advantage of the opportunities for independent or collaborative research and teaching.
The successful candidate will:

• have clinical experience
• have excellent interpersonal skills
• have a DVM (or equivalent) degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine
• be eligible to obtain a New York State Veterinary License

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed residencies or certification in laboratory animal medicine.
Candidates should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references to:
Alexander Romanov, DVM
Chief of Clinical Comparative Services
Columbia University
650 West 168th Street
Black Building 1810
New York, New York 10032
Email: ar2772@columbia.edu

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.