Residency Training in Laboratory Animal Medicine

The Ohio State University, University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) has opportunities for residency training beginning July 1, 2008. Biomedical research at OSU encompasses all the health sciences including the Colleges of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The ACLAM certified training program is 24 months and designed to provide trainees with broad exposure to all facets of laboratory animal medicine. Responsibilities include providing biomedical research support to investigators and research staff, clinical support for a wide variety of species, serving as a liaison to animal care, research, and IACUC staff concerning regulatory compliance for use of research animals, participation in training to include teaching veterinary professional students as well as research staff, conducting a research project, and preparing a research manuscript. The trainee must be highly motivated, be able to work in a multi-location research support program, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A detailed description of the training program is available at http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1378.htm. Columbus Ohio is a large metropolitan area providing a wide variety of cultural opportunities and very affordable cost-of living.

Qualifications: DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine. The trainee will be appointed to a term-limited faculty position. Salary level will be based on current NIH post-doctoral trainee guidelines (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-026.html). Previous research experience is desired.

Visit www.ular.osu.edu for additional information about the department.

Review of applicants will begin January 21, 2008. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, veterinary college transcripts, and curriculum vitae, including three professional references to:

Tionna Bronaugh, HR Specialist

University Laboratory Animal Resources

The Ohio State University

Room 111 Wiseman Hall

400 W. 12th Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43210