Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Hybrid
Clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals
Advising investigators on animal model use
Training research staff in animal handling
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.
  • Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals
  • advising investigators on animal model use
  • training research staff in animal handling
  • 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 required for graduates of non-accredited foreign schools
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check clearance
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

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

Tailored Resume

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