Postdoc Research Associate Veterinary Field Services Unit
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services UnitAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State Universitys Veterinary Field Services Unit (Ambulatory Medicine) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate beginning July 1 2026. The position emphasizes training in food animal medicine although a large portion of the training is bovine related (both beef and dairy). The selected candidate will gain production medicine-based clinical experience and may participate in applied research activities. The primary work will be with the Veterinary Field Services unit with opportunities to train within the ISU Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college by June 15 2025
Veterinary licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Iowa
Category II veterinary accreditation under the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program or eligibility for accreditation by the USDA
Valid US drivers license
Demonstrated focus on food animal medicine.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two plus years of bovine practice or related experience
Department/Program & College Description:
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Food Animal and Camelid Field Services provides on-farm services to livestock producers in the general Ames area. Equipped with four fully stocked mobile veterinary trucks and eight full-time clinicians Veterinary Field Services provides individual animal and herd health veterinary care for beef dairy swine sheep goats and camelids (alpacas and llamas).
The Field Services unit serves to educate veterinary students on farm animal medicine while providing high-quality veterinary services to local producers. Our services provide students with additional hands-on training in best practices for the management of a wide variety of clinical cases to help prepare them for their future veterinary careers.
Department Unit/Website: Start Date:
July 1 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
This position will be posted until filled.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 Program
Original Posting Date:
October 28 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18029Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
