Research Assistant

The Research Assistant shall provide ongoing clinical and
research assistance to the Lincoln Memorial University-College of
Veterinary Medicine faculty including on-campus and extended clinical
sites.

Veterinary Medical degree from AVMA accredited college or
school or alternatively successfully complete the AVMA ECFVG
certification program for foreign graduates, license to practice
veterinary medicine in the State of Tennessee, & prior
grant-writing experience.

Advanced training in immunology (PhD or equivalent), grant
organization and management experience, excellent verbal and
written communication skills, demonstrated ability to form
collaborative research groups, demonstrated ability to complete
multiple assignments and meet deadlines, creativity,
self-starting attitude, mindset for development and expansion,
high level of expertise in clinical oncology and cancer
immunotherapeutics, & demonstrated skills as a team worker
and/or leader.

Campus

Job Duty

promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large;

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

complete and collaborate on grant applications and reports;

work collaboratively with faculty researchers within the CVM ;

provide clinical and research instruction to veterinary students;

perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number S05410P

Job Open Date 08/03/2026

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources .

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The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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