Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, USA
Hybrid
Clinical veterinary care for laboratory 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

Job Summary

  • This postdoctoral training position is designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research.
  • The fellow will rotate through diverse research environments to gain hands-on experience providing veterinary care for 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals
  • advising investigators on animal model use
  • training staff in animal handling techniques
  • participating in IACUC protocol reviews

Nice-to-have

  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • collaborative multidisciplinary research environment
  • 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 required for non-accredited foreign veterinary schools graduates

Work Rights

Must have valid US veterinary license

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