Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services
Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee
Job 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 medicine-based 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 on-call 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 on-going basis without sponsorship.
Department Unit/Website:
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal/veterinary-field-services
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam
Proposed Start Date: June 15, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term: June 14, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Application Instructions:
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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
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: December 31, 2024
Posting Close Date: January 14, 2025
Job Requisition Number: R16166
Ames, IA
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