Postdoctoral Opportunities at the U of M

Postdoctoral Training Program in Comparative Medicine and Pathology

Posted on 11/19/2004

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota is now accepting applications from veterinarians seeking state-of-the-art research training in two newly-funded NIH postdoctoral training programs. The goal of these programs is to provide students with sufficient broad based knowledge, quality communication skills, and advanced research training essential for a career as an independent investigator. The faculty mentors in the program represent a diverse group of disciplines including pharmacology, cell biology, infectious disease, neurobiology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, and morphology. Additional information on these programs may be found at http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ahc_content/colleges/vetmed/ under “Research and Graduate Programs” and http://skeletalresearch.umn.edu. Trainees without a PhD degree will be strongly encouraged to pursue a PhD in the Molecular Veterinary Biosciences (MVB) graduate program. Selection criteria will include the following: 1) academic credentials and performance during veterinary school and clinical training/residency (if applicable); 2) strong interest in research and a desire for a career in academic veterinary medicine; and 3) desirable personal characteristics including integrity, perseverance, and communications skills. The ideal applicant will have completed a residency program; however, recent graduates and individuals with veterinary practice experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent foreign degree by start date and must be a U.S. citizen or non citizen national. Salary is $35,568 to $51,036 (depending on experience). Tuition/fees, health insurance, travel stipend, and trainee-related expenses are included. Application deadline is February 1, 2004 or until positions are filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of career goals and interests, university-certified veterinary college transcript, and GRE scores (if available) and should request that letters of reference from three individuals who are knowledgeable regarding the applicant’s academic performance and suitability for the program to Dr. Cathy Carlson, Department of Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1333 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Phone 612-625-7717; FAX 612-624-3934; e-mail carls099@umn.edu.

Desired start date: April 15, 2004 or later

Date of Notification: April 1, 2004

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Back to Main Listing