Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
Clinical veterinary care for lab animals
Advising investigators on animal model use
Training staff in animal handling techniques
This postdoctoral training position is designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research at Penn State College of Medicine

Job Summary

  • This postdoctoral training position is designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research at Penn State College of Medicine.
  • The fellow will rotate through diverse research environments to gain hands-on experience providing veterinary care for commonly used laboratory animal species including mice, rats, rabbits, livestock, and zebrafish.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Matching Summary

This postdoctoral training position is designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research at Penn State College of Medicine.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical veterinary care for lab animals
  • advising investigators on animal model use
  • training staff in animal handling techniques
  • participating in IACUC protocol reviews
  • completing mentored research projects

Nice-to-have

  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
  • interest in comparative biomedical research

Key Requirements

  • DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from accredited institution
  • Valid unrestricted veterinary license in at least one U.S. state
  • ECFVG certification for graduates of non-accredited foreign veterinary schools

Work Rights

Must have valid unrestricted veterinary license in at least one U.S. state

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