The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, in association with the USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC), seeks applicants for a postgraduate fellowship position in wildlife anatomic pathology with an anticipated start date of October 2024.
This position is funded for 6 months with the possibility of a subsequent 6-month renewal.
Salary is approximately $55,000 USD/year plus benefits.
Minimum qualifications include a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, completion of an anatomic veterinary pathology residency training program, and ACVP or ECVP board certification or eligibility. Preference will be given to individuals with prior wildlife pathology experience who are Diplomates of the ACVP or ECVP. Successful candidates will be required to pass a federal background investigation.
Primary responsibilities include participation in the NWHC diagnostic pathology service, including gross and histopathologic evaluation of animals from wildlife mortality events and research collaborations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to conduct independent or collaborative research on wildlife disease.
Please send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, the names of three individuals who can provide references, and veterinary transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable) to:
Dr. David Gasper
Department of Pathobiological Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2015 Linden Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
(608) 264-6435
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and
Dr. Susan Knowles
U.S. Geological Survey
National Wildlife Health Center
6006 Schroeder Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53711
(608) 270-2462
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The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are strongly urged to apply. Names, titles and/or occupation, and addresses of applicants or nominees cannot be kept confidential.