Postdoctoral Fellow in Laboratory Animal Medicine & Research

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, within Comparative Medicine, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Laboratory Animal Medicine and comparative biomedical research. The role provides hands-on veterinary care across species and mentorship leading to published work.

Responsibilities include clinical care, welfare advisory, staff training, IACUC participation, and completion of a mentored research project with potential first-author publication.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• ECFVG certification required for non-accredited foreign graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care, health monitoring, and preventive medicine for laboratory animals.
• Advise investigators on animal model use and welfare considerations.
• Train staff and students in animal handling and techniques.
• Participate in IACUC activities, protocol reviews, inspections, and post-approval monitoring.
• Complete mentored research with presentation and first-author publication.
• Participate in seminars, rounds, and didactic coursework.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative work

Interest in laboratory animal medicine

Education

DVM or VMD or equivalent

ECFVG certification (if foreign graduate)

Job description

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, within Comparative Medicine, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Laboratory Animal Medicine and comparative biomedical research. The role provides hands-on veterinary care across species and mentorship leading to published work.

Responsibilities include clinical care, welfare advisory, staff training, IACUC participation, and completion of a mentored research project with potential first-author publication.