Residency/Postdoctoral Scholar in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
University of Kentucky-Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine
Applications are being accepted for a 3-year training position in veterinary anatomic pathology formed through a cooperative agreement between the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) and Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM). Training will be based in Lexington, Kentucky with additional educational opportunities at LMU-CVM in Harrogate, Tennessee.
The residency training program will prepare the trainee for a career in veterinary anatomic pathology through exposure to a high diagnostic case load, educational rounds, and seminars. Residents who successfully complete the program will be qualified to take the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) certifying examination. Pathology residents will develop skills in gross pathology and histopathology by participating in a busy diagnostic laboratory service, weekly pathology rounds, and by cross-training at other veterinary institutions. Residents will participate in the in-house instruction of senior veterinary students from LMU-CVM. The opportunity to provide lectures for 1st to 3rd year LMU-CVM veterinary students is available, if desired. Residents are expected to actively participate in weekly seminars in gross, microscopic, and clinical pathology and other specialty pathology rounds. The resident will be supported by six ACVP diplomates certified in anatomic pathology, two residency trained pathologists, and other faculty from the LMU-CVM and University of Kentucky, including the Gluck Equine Research Center. The UKVDL caseload includes a wide variety of domestic animals with a large animal emphasis. On average, the UKVDL performs approximately 3,000 necropsies and 2,500 surgical biopsies each year.
Applicants are required to have a DVM or equivalent degree by the start date (July 1, 2023) and possess excellent communication skills. Candidate selection will be based on the applicant’s academic record, experience, recommendations, and evidence of a commitment to a career in veterinary pathology. Applicants who wish to subsequently pursue a MS or PhD degree should address this in their application materials; a separate application to the graduate school is required.
The successful applicant will be appointed as a University of Kentucky Postdoctoral Scholar. The position will be annually renewable, with reappointment dependent on satisfactory performance and available funding. Starting salary is $47,500 with benefits. A complete list of Postdoctoral Scholar benefits can be found at https://www.uky.edu/postdoc/benefits. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) is fulfilling the land-grant promise of educational excellence, civic leadership, transformational research, and shared knowledge serving the common good. We serve the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and across the world through education, outreach, service, and research by finding solutions to improve lives today and create a sustainable future. We integrate teaching, research, and extension in our work. We recruit, retain, and train graduate students who are competent, responsible, and workforce ready. For more than 130 years, CAFE has provided research results to the community. From traditional labs and research farms to high-tech diagnostic and research centers, we offer science-based, practical solutions that affect the everyday lives of Kentuckians and people around the world. Our Cooperative Extension programs are engaged in Kentucky’s 120 counties, identifying and addressing needs not only in agriculture and natural resources, but also 4-H and youth development, family and consumer sciences, as well as community & economic development. We create a welcoming and inclusive environment that allows our faculty, staff, and students to reach their highest potential. We recognize people with diverse backgrounds and experiences are essential to decision making, problem solving, and innovation each and every day.
The University of Kentucky is a university with approximately 23,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. UK is Kentucky’s flagship university and a land grant institution. We have a university commitment to improve the lives of Kentuckians and beyond and that is why environmental stewardship and sustainability are core parts of our institution’s legacy. We are recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists, and are recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver Rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university is geographically near downtown Lexington, which offers the vibrancy of an urban location while being in close proximity to working landscapes and recognized wilderness areas. It is a thriving community of 300,000+ with a strong commitment to quality of life, education, and the arts. Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and agricultural region.
The University of Kentucky and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment of mutual respect where all members of our community are able to fully engage, belong, and succeed. We support and welcome applicants of all identities such as but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, perspectives, beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, religious belief, or age, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The EEO Coordinator is Tim West, S-105 Agricultural Science North, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091.
How to Apply / Contact
Interested applicants should email their application materials to melissa.swan@uky.edu by August 10th. However, the position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been identified. Application materials should include: 1) a one-page statement of career goals and interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae—including completed education, pertinent employment history, and relevant experience, 3) college transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic performance, clinical skills, and pathology experience.
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