Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory Animal Medicine

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Postdoctoral benefits

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Comparative Medicine for advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and hands-on care of mice, rats, rabbits, livestock, and zebrafish across diverse research settings.

This term-position role includes mentoring, IACUC activities, and a mentored project aimed at presentation and first-author publication, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution.
• ECFVG certification required for non-accredited foreign graduates.
• Valid, unrestricted veterinary license in at least one U.S. state.
• Demonstrated interest in laboratory animal medicine, comparative medicine, or biomedical research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care, health monitoring, and preventive medicine for laboratory animal species.
• Support biomedical research by advising investigators on animal model use and welfare considerations.
• Train research staff and students in proper animal handling and techniques.
• Participate in IACUC activities, including protocol review, inspections, and post-approval monitoring.
• Complete a mentored research project with the goal of presentation and first-author publication.
• Participate in educational activities such as seminars, rounds, and didactic coursework.

Skills

DVM/VMD/Equivalent

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Laboratory animal medicine interest

IACUC familiarity

Education

DVM/VMD

ECFVG Certification

Veterinary license (US state)

Job description

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Comparative Medicine for advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and hands-on care of mice, rats, rabbits, livestock, and zebrafish across diverse research settings.

This term-position role includes mentoring, IACUC activities, and a mentored project aimed at presentation and first-author publication, with opportunities for professional development.