Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University

Hershey, PA, USA
On-site
Veterinary care for laboratory animals
Support biomedical research
Animal handling and techniques training
Penn State University is seeking a Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar for a training position designed for graduate veterinarians, focusing on laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research. The role includes responsibilities such as providing veterinary care, supporting biomedical research, and participating in educational activities while working on a mentored research project

Job Summary

  • This position is a postdoctoral training position designed for graduate veterinarians seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research.
  • The fellow will provide clinical veterinary care, health monitoring, and preventive medicine for laboratory animal species, support biomedical research, and train research staff.
  • The program supports Penn State’s research mission through excellence in animal care, regulatory oversight, and scientific collaboration, and is recognized by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine.

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Penn State University is seeking a Comparative Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar for a training position designed for graduate veterinarians, focusing on laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research. The role includes responsibilities such as providing veterinary care, supporting biomedical research, and participating in educational activities while working on a mentored research project.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • veterinary care for laboratory animals
  • support biomedical research
  • animal handling and techniques training
  • IACUC protocol review
  • mentored research project

Nice-to-have

  • advanced training in laboratory animal medicine
  • comparative biomedical research

Key Requirements

  • DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
  • ECFVG certification for foreign graduates
  • Valid, unrestricted veterinary license
  • Demonstrated interest in laboratory animal medicine

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