Postdoctoral Scholar - Comparative Medicine

Penn State; Hershey (PA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Comparative Medicine to provide advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research. The fellow will rotate through diverse research environments and gain hands‑on veterinary care for mice, rats, rabbits, livestock species, and zebrafish.

Primary responsibilities include clinical care, health monitoring, preventive medicine, advising investigators on animal model use, training staff,

Qualifikationen

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• ECFVG certification required for non‑accredited foreign veterinary graduates.

Aufgaben

• 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 reviews, 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.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with investigators

Laboratory animal medicine interest

Clinical veterinary care

Mentored research

Ausbildung

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

ECFVG certification (for non-accredited foreign grads)

Jobbeschreibung

## Postdoctoral Scholar - Comparative MedicineApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082476# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA in Comparative Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. This position is a postdoctoral training position that is designed for graduate veterinarians (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) seeking advanced training in laboratory animal medicine and comparative biomedical research. The fellow will rotate through diverse research environments and gain hands‐on experience providing veterinary care for commonly used laboratory animal species, including mice, rats, rabbits, livestock species, and zebrafish.## **Primary 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 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (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## **Required Qualifications*** DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution* For graduates of non-accredited foreign veterinary schools, ECFVG (Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates) certification is required* A 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## **Who We Are**The Comparative Medicine Animal Resource Program supports Penn State’s research mission through excellence in animal care, regulatory oversight, and scientific collaboration. Our Laboratory Animal Medicine Training Program is recognized by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and prepares trainees for professional careers through comprehensive clinical, regulatory, and scholarly training.Learn more about the program and the didactic curriculum at: https://med.psu.edu/residencies-fellowships/professional-programs/laboratory-animal-medicine-training-program## **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.