The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department educates students in the biomedical sciences; discovers new knowledge about animal and human health and disease through scientific research; translates new knowledge into useful applications; and communicates knowledge to health professionals, animal producers, industry, and scientists.
Among the nation’s top 10 public research universities, the University of Minnesota is committed to a dynamic research culture that is supported by state-of-the-art core research facilities, including new BSL2 and BSL3 animal facilities, the University Supercomputing Institute, Minnesota Genomics Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center and institutional support by Minnesota’s Global Food Ventures, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Research Signature programs, and the research conducted by the University's Health Sciences group .
About the Twin Cities
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Open positions
Faculty
Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy (Job ID# 359883)
Full‐time, 12‐month, faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with annual renewal contingent upon performance. The Department faculty educates professional veterinary medicine, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please visit the OHR website for details. (Job ID# 359883)
Staff
Administrative Director (Job ID# 360320)
The successful candidate possesses straightforward and proactive leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, the ability to prioritize and track multiple projects, and superior interpersonal and organizational skills. Please visit the OHR website for details. (Job ID# 360320)
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences are in support of the creation of a collegiate culture that is supportive of diversity and equity initiatives, and the recruitment of faculty, staff, and student bodies that reflect the diversity of our neighborhoods, region, and society.