Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services
Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services
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Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate Veterinary Field ServicesAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU CVM) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Veterinary Field Services Unit in Ambulatory Medicine within the department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM).
The emphasis of this position will be dairy medicine although a primary bovine emphasis (focus on dairy cattle) with exposure to other food animal species is possible. This position will allow the individual to pursue board certification as a Dairy Diplomate with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and/or a graduate degree (MS or PhD). The person in this position will gain production medicinebased clinical experience and may participate in applied research while working with clients of the ISU Veterinary Field Services unit ISU Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
The successful candidate will participate in the departments ambulatory care unit and assist in the instruction of veterinary students within the departments professional program while acquiring the experiences necessary to achieve board certification. The person in this position will also conduct some applied research. Responsibilities will include being oncall and providing emergency services. The candidate will also develop observational research studies of cases and/or case sequences to support the board certification process.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
DVM from an AVMA accredited veterinary college prior to start date
State of Iowa Veterinary License or eligibility for licensure in the State of Iowa
Valid U.S. drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
Category II veterinary accreditation under the USDA
National Veterinary Accreditation Program or eligibility for accreditation by the USDA
Demonstrated focus on dairy animal medicine
Two or more years of bovine practice or related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However to receive full consideration applications should be received by03/21/2025.
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Start Date:June 15 2025 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 14 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing ProgramOriginal Posting Date:
December 31 2024Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16166
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
