Postdoc Research Associate – Veterinary Field Services

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The position emphasizes training in food animal medicine, with a substantial focus on bovine health and production systems, including both beef and dairy cattle. The selected candidate will gain production medicine–based clinical experience and have opportunities to participate in applied research activities. The primary work will be with the Veterinary Field Services unit, with opportunities to collaborate with and gain additional clinical and diagnostic experience through the ISU Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This position is designed to support candidates pursuing board certification as a Beef Cattle Diplomate or Food Animal Diplomate through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and to provide advanced clinical, teaching, and research experience for careers in academia, food animal practice, and veterinary clinical scholarship.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree by the start date of employment.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain by the start date of employment, a State of Iowa veterinary license and Category II accreditation through the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP).
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain by the start date of employment, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and State of Iowa controlled substance registration.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet University requirements for authorization to operate University vehicles by the start date of employment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in a food animal veterinary practice or comparable clinical food animal setting.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with herd managers, animal care providers, and/or students at various levels of training.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in ambulatory food animal care through ISU Veterinary Field Services.
• Involvement in the clinical instruction of veterinary students within the professional DVM program.
• Participation in applied research in food animal medicine.
• Development of observational research studies, such as case reports and case series, to support scholarly productivity and ABVP board certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.
• WorkFlex options for some positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree