(posted 2024/06/11, listed until 2024/08/30)The Section of Anatomic Pathology in the Department
of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences and Animal
Health Diagnostic Center in the College of Veterinary Medicine, at Cornell
University invites qualified candidates to apply for a fellowship position in
forensic veterinary pathology. This position is designed to help junior
pathologists develop expertise in forensic veterinary pathology, work closely
with a mentor in the area of specialization to gain diagnostic and research
experience, while also participating in the general diagnostic service and
teaching veterinary students and residents. The successful fellow will be
trained to be eligible for veterinary forensic pathology
certification.
Responsibilities for this position consist of specialty
diagnostic service (50%), specialty research (10%), general diagnostic service
(30%), and resident training (10%).
The Anatomic Pathology caseload at Cornell University
includes over 12,000 surgical biopsies and nearly 2,000 necropsies per year.
Current forensic necropsy case load is greater than 150 per year. Cases include
a wide variety of species from the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and
referring veterinarians from around the world. Cornell University is one of the
only two approved veterinary forensic pathology training programs.
This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of
renewal for an additional year.
Qualifications: The applicant must possess a Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited or
equivalent institution. Completion of a
formal residency training program in Anatomic Pathology is also required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this
position.
Preferred Qualifications: Board certified individuals
(ACVP) will be given preference, but board-eligible pathologists are also
encouraged to apply. Applicants should
have demonstrated a strong interest in forensic pathology.
To apply: Send a (1) curriculum vitae, (2) letter
of intent, (3) statement of research, teaching and diagnostic interest, and (4)
contact information for three references. All application materials should be
submitted electronically through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicprogramsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/27753.
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University is recognized internationally as a leader in
animal medicine and veterinary medical education, biomedical research, and public health. Ranked
consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the
College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth
of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff,
alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
The salary range for this position is up to $65,000 for a first-year fellow without ACVP board
certification; up to $75,000 with ACVP board certification.
Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2024, and will
continue until the position is filled.
Questions can be sent to:
Alina Demeter, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACVP
Assistant Clinical Professor
Anatomic Pathology Residency Director
Department of Population Medicine and
Diagnostic Sciences
Ed478@cornell.edu
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