Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU CVM) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Veterinary Field Services Unit in Ambulatory Medicine within the department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM).

The emphasis of this position will be dairy medicine, although a primary bovine emphasis (focus on dairy cattle) with exposure to other food animal species is possible. This position will allow the individual to pursue board certification as a Dairy Diplomate with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and/or a graduate degree (MS or PhD). The person in this position will gain production medicine-based clinical experience and may participate in applied research, while working with clients of the ISU Veterinary Field Services unit, ISU Food Animal and Camelid Hospital, and the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.  

The successful candidate will participate in the department’s ambulatory care unit and assist in the instruction of veterinary students within the department’s professional program, while acquiring the experiences necessary to achieve board certification. The person in this position will also conduct some applied research. Responsibilities will include being on-call and providing emergency services. The candidate will also develop observational research studies of cases and/or case sequences to support the board certification process.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM from an AVMA accredited veterinary college prior to start date

• State of Iowa Veterinary License or eligibility for licensure in the State of Iowa

• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Category II veterinary accreditation under the USDA

• National Veterinary Accreditation Program or eligibility for accreditation by the USDA

• Demonstrated focus on dairy animal medicine

• Two or more years of bovine practice or related experience

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by 03/21/2025.

Department Unit/Website:

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal/veterinary-field-services

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam

Proposed Start Date:
June 15, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 14, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:
December 31, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R16166