Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services Unit
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Veterinary Field Services UnitAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University’s Veterinary Field Services Unit (Ambulatory Medicine) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate beginning July 1, 2026. The position emphasizes training in food animal medicine, although a large portion of the training is bovine related (both beef and dairy). The selected candidate will gain production medicine-based clinical experience and may participate in applied research activities. The primary work will be with the Veterinary Field Services unit, with opportunities to train within the ISU Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college by June 15, 2025
Veterinary licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Iowa
Category II veterinary accreditation under the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program, or eligibility for accreditation by the USDA
Valid US driver’s license
Demonstrated focus on food animal medicine.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two plus years of bovine practice or related experience
Department/Program & College Description:
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Food Animal and Camelid Field Services provides on-farm services to livestock producers in the general Ames area. Equipped with four fully stocked mobile veterinary trucks and eight full-time clinicians, Veterinary Field Services provides individual animal and herd health veterinary care for beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, and camelids (alpacas and llamas).
The Field Services unit serves to educate veterinary students on farm animal medicine while providing high-quality veterinary services to local producers. Our services provide students with additional hands-on training in best practices for management of a wide variety of clinical cases to help prepare them for their future veterinary careers.
Department Unit/Website: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/large-animal/veterinary-field-services/
Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Applications received by November 28th will be given full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program