Position Announcement: Veterinary Clinical Toxicology Resident/PhD Graduate Student

March 24, 2015 — Iowa State University

The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM), College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University has an opening for a veterinarian wishing to pursue a PhD. The program will provide interested veterinarians with a solid, broad base training in clinical veterinary toxicology through course work, coordinating case submissions at the veterinary diagnostic lab, delivering seminars, teaching of veterinary students, and conducting research of high relevance to food animal agriculturists. The goal of the program is to produce well-trained food animal interest veterinary toxicologists that are board eligible (American Board of Veterinary Toxicology and American Board of Toxicology) and market ready to pursue careers in academia, industry or government.

Qualified applicants will have a DVM or equivalent degree in veterinary medicine, demonstrate a desire for a career in veterinary toxicology and have excellent communication skills. A minimum of 1 year of veterinary practice in a progressive food animal practice is desirable. Areas of active research in the department include various topics in applied veterinary toxicology in production animals.

Individuals interested in in this opportunity should submit their applications through the ISU graduate college http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/graduate.php and meet all requirements for acceptance into the PhD program. Information about the Interdepartmental Toxicology program and the application procedure can be accessed at http://www.toxicology.iastate.edu.

Please contact Dr. Steve Ensley, 515-294-1950, sensley@iastate.edu or Dr. Wilson Rumbeiha, 515-294-1950 or rumbeiha@iastate.edu with questions about the position and program.

Iowa State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The position will remain open until filled.