Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Training Position – Internship / Residency / combined Residency & PhD

University of Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bern invites veterinarians to apply for advanced training in morphological pathology across farm, companion and zoo animals. The first year focuses on surgical pathology training and may count as an internship; after year one, candidates choose between a Residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology or a combined Residency/PhD program.

Both paths prepare for the ECVP board exam, with opportunities to conduct cancer therapy resistance, DNA repair, and host-pathogen research in a

Qualifikationen

• Degree in veterinary medicine (Master of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, or equivalent).
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team-based diagnostics, teaching, and research.
• Fluency in English and German at minimum B2 level at interview.
• French not required but advantageous.

Kenntnisse

Team collaboration

English proficiency (B2)

German proficiency (B2)

Research interest

Ausbildung

Degree in veterinary medicine (DVM/MVetMed)

Jobbeschreibung

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Scope of this position

The successful candidate will focus on the training in morphological pathology of farm, companion & zoo animals during the first year, which can also account for an internship. At the end of the first year, we will jointly evaluate the candidate's interests and career goals. The training can then continue along one of two pathways:

• Residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology - up to three additional years of structured diagnostic training and preparation for the board examination of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP); or
• Combined Residency/PhD Program - integrating pathology residency training with an intensive research program leading to a PhD through the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern (six-year appointment).

Both pathways provide structured preparation for the ECVP board examination. Candidates pursuing the combined Residency/PhD program will have the opportunity to conduct research in areas including cancer therapy resistance, DNA repair, and host-pathogen interactions within the collaborative research environment of the University of Bern.

More information about the Institute of Animal Pathology and its training and research programs is available on our website Institute of Animal Pathology.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated veterinarian with a strong interest in pathology and research. The following qualifications are required:

• a degree in veterinary medicine (Master of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, or equivalent);
• a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to our team-based approach to diagnostics, teaching, and research;
• fluency in English and German language skills at a minimum B2 level at the time of the interview.
• Fluency in French is not required but is considered an advantage.

We offer an enthusiastic diagnostic team, an inspiring research environment, excellent research training in cancer therapy resistance, DNA repair, and host-pathogen interactions, long-standing experience in preparing candidates for the ECVP board examination, and an attractive working environment in Bern. Remuneration is in accordance with the regulations of the University of Bern.