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Are you interested in facilitating research that serves the well-being and health of humans and animals? And would you like to contribute to the health and welfare of laboratory animals to the transition towards animal-free research methods? If so, Utrecht University’s Central Laboratory Animal Research Facility has a vacancy that might interest you and moreover will allow you to develop your potential as a veterinarian and consultant to the full.
Position
You will be working with laboratory animal caretakers and biotechnicians at the Central Laboratory Animal Research Facility (CLARF), laboratory animal experts at the Animal Welfare Body (AWB) Utrecht and researchers in the fields of veterinary and human health (at Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht and external clients).
Together with a fellow veterinarian, you will be responsible for the health (both preventive and curative) of the laboratory animals (which include rodents, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs and birds). You will also be developing and implementing policy in the fields of laboratory animal health, animal welfare and health monitoring, as consultant to the CLARF management team. Finally, you will be contributing to the transition towards animal-free research methods.
Duties
This position would suit a person who meets the following requirements:
The CLARF offers a challenging and stimulating working environment in which professionals are addressed on their expertise and skills. We offer good career development opportunities.
Initially, you will work 0.6 FTE on a one-year temporary contract. In case of good performance, this will be converted into a permanent contract.
Your salary will depend on your education and experience but will be a maximum of €5,439 gross per month for a full-time contract (salary scale 11 in the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). We also offer excellent employement conditions, including at least 29 days of leave a year for a full-time contract, a study facilities scheme and an 8.3% year-end bonus. Additionally, the Employment Conditions Option Model allows employees to ‘exchange’ employee benefits. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University.
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has a unique position in the Netherlands. Not only is this the only institution where veterinarians are trained, researchers are also working together on innovative scientific research. In addition, the faculty provides specialist clinical care in the largest academic veterinary hospital in Europe. Thanks to this position, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a point of contact for all veterinary matters, both nationally and increasingly internationally. The faculty employs approximately 900 veterinarians, scientists and support staff and counts 1.500 students.
The Central Laboratory Animal Research Facility (CLARF) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and supports research and teaching activities that require the use of laboratory animals. It works on the basis of the 3Rs policy (Replace, Reduce, Refine) and works in close cooperation with the Animal Welfare Body Utrecht. The CLARF is ISO9001:2015 certified and AAALAC accredited. It employs around 30 people.
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