GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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- Research Training Opportunities for DVMs and Veterinary Medical Students at UW-Madison, Madison, WI
- Combined Residency/PhD Training in Diagnostic Microbiology Positions for a DVMs at Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- Applied and/or Graduate Study in Veterinary Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Graduate study in Anatomic Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Research Training Opportunities for DVMs and Veterinary Medical Students at UW-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
(This announcement posted August 19, 2008)
Outstanding research training opportunities are available within the Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madsion. Support for exceptional applicants may be provided by two training grants:
- Short Term Research Training for Veterinary Medical Students
An NIH training grant provides a stipend to veterinary medical students who seek an intense one year research training experience. An opportunity exists to pursue an M.S. degree as part of the program. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a North American College or School of Veterinary Medicine and must be US citizens or permanent residents.
- Research Training in Comparative Biomedical Sciences for Veterinarians
Applicants for the short term training grant should contact Dr. Dale Bjorling (Director, bjorlind@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu; 608 263-4808). Candidates sought for an NIH-funded training grant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and possess a DVM degree.
Accepted applicants will receive an attractive stipend (NIH postdoctoral level) and perform their research under the supervision of one of 24 Trainers with expertise in infectious diseases and cellular and molecular physiology.
Applicants for PhD training will jointly apply online for admission into the Comparative Biomedical Sciences PhD program and the Training Grant using the URL below (http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/gradprogram/index.html). Qualified applicants with questions regarding the program should contact Dr. Czuprynski (Training Grant Director; czuprync@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu; 608 262 8102) or Dr. Debbie McKenzie (PhD Program Administrator; mckenzie@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu; 608 262 2317).
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Combined Residency/PhD Training in Diagnostic Microbiology Positions for a DVMs
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and
Pathology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
(Announcement posted June 19, 2008)
Combined Residency/PhD Training in Diagnostic Microbiology. Washington State University offers diagnostic microbiology residency/PhD training positions for DVMs. This combined program emphasizes an integrated approach toward PhD/residency training and encourages a close interaction among residents, microbiology and pathology faculty. The microbiology residency is offered within a fully accredited diagnostic laboratory (http://www.vet med.wsu.edu/depts_waddl/about.asp) that is also a founding member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and has programs in public health/zoonotic diseases (http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vmp/graduate/Microbiology.aspx).
The PhD program emphasizes infectious diseases research, including diagnosis and control of emerging diseases, pathogenesis, and host defense mechanisms. Faculty are internationally recognized (http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/research_vmp/) and experienced in mentoring trainees in state-of-the-art laboratories funded by NIH, USDA, Grayson Foundation, Morris Animal Foundation, the Wellcome Trust and WSU Global School for Animal Health. Trainees are eligible for ACVM-certification and are highly recruited for positions in academia and government laboratories.
Starting stipends are $34,079 and may be supplemented by specific fellowships for outstanding candidates.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Application should include veterinary college transcripts, curriculum vitae, a statement of professional goals and names of three references.
Send applications to:
J. Lindsay Oaks
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and
Pathology
Washington State University
PO Box 64704
Pullman, WA 99164-7040
phone (509)-335-6044
Washington State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. Protected group members are encouraged to apply.
RESIDENCY/GRADUATE STUDY IN VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
(Announcement posted May 23, 2008)
The Department of Pathobiology (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/path/) and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/vdl/) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has an opening for veterinarians interested in applied and/or graduate study in clinical pathology. The position will be available as early as July 2009. Successful candidates will have the option to choose an applied program of training in clinical pathology leading to eligibility for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or a biphasic program consisting of 1) applied training in clinical pathology leading to board eligibility, and 2) study in experimental pathology or a related field leading to a PhD or Masters degree. Estimated completion time for the combined program is five years, depending on prior qualifications. Estimated completion time for the applied program is three years. Stipends begin at $30,000, depending upon experience. Tuition and most University fees are waived and partial health/hospitalization coverage is included; participation in the University’s retirement program is also available. Additionally, the successful candidate will receive an annual travel stipend.
The department is multi-disciplinary in nature and a wide variety of research opportunities are available. Infectious disease, immunology and toxicologic pathology are particular areas of emphasis within the department and opportunities for research utilizing "cutting edge" techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopy are available. The clinical pathology laboratory is a full-service laboratory providing testing for hematology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, cytology and immunocytochemistry.
Interested candidates should complete the online Graduate College application located at: http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/ and submit a letter of intent, including career goals and three letters of reference to:
Paula Moxley, Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of
Pathobiology
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
or submit electronically to pkm@uiuc.edu.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2008. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no formal offers will be made until after that date. The UIUC is an AA-EOE.
RESIDENCY/GRADUATE STUDY IN ANATOMIC VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
(Announcement posted May 23, 2008)
The Department of Pathobiology (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/path/) and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/vdl/) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has openings for veterinarians interested in applied and/or graduate study in anatomic pathology. The positions will be available as early as July 2009. Successful candidates will have the option to choose an applied program of training in anatomic pathology leading to eligibility for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or a biphasic program consisting of 1) applied training in anatomic pathology leading to board eligibility, and 2) study in experimental pathology or a related field leading to the PhD degree. Estimated completion time for the combined program is five years, depending on prior qualifications. Estimated completion time for the applied program is three years. Stipends begin at $30,000, depending upon experience. Tuition and most University fees are waived and partial health/hospitalization coverage is included; participation in the University’s retirement program is also available. Additionally, the successful candidate will receive an annual travel stipend.
The department is multi-disciplinary in nature and a wide variety of research opportunities are available. Infectious disease, food safety and toxicologic pathology are particular areas of emphasis within the department and opportunities for research utilizing "cutting edge" techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopy are available. The diagnostic laboratory is a full-service laboratory to which a wide variety of species are submitted, including horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs, cats, wildlife, exotic species and laboratory animals. The laboratory has a high-volume, full-service histopathology laboratory that routinely performs immunohistochemical and other procedures.
Interested candidates should complete the online Graduate College application located at: http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/ and submit a letter of intent, including career goals and three letters of reference to:
Paula Moxley, Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Pathobiology
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
or submit electronically to pkm@uiuc.edu
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2008. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no formal offers will be made until after that date.
The UIUC is an AA-EOE.