The Department of Pathobiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, the Netherlands has a vacancy for a position as Resident (0.8 FTE). A vacancy exists in the Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Center (VPDC), starting 1.2.2018. The VPDC provides teaching of DVM students (year 1-6), offers service in diagnostic pathology (companion, farm and exotic animals) and performs patient oriented research.

The pathology residency of the Department of Pathobiology is an in-service training programme in veterinary pathology that can lead to the certifying examination of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) and that covers all species from the whole animal to the gene. During this time the candidate shall acquire competence and expertise in the broad field of veterinary pathology which will allow the successful pursuit of a career in teaching, research and/or diagnostic pathology.

Duties

Your tasks will consist mainly of participation with increasing independence in diagnostic and teaching activities and some research. The position has many contacts with veterinarians, both in the field of clinical medicine as well as research, and biomedical research workers. It is necessary to (co)-author two original articles in the area of veterinary pathology.

We are looking for a veterinarian with proven interest in the area of veterinary pathology in research, diagnostics, and teaching. You are able to organize your work efficiently and independently. You have great dedication and perseverance and have good social and communicative skills. You are prepared to learn Dutch within a reasonable period of time (one year).

We offer a temporary contract for 1 year with the option for extensions for a total of 3.5 - 4 years. The gross monthly salary is based on experience and qualifications, and ranges from a minimum of €2,588 to a maximum of €4,084 (i.e. salary scale 10 according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) on a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8,3%.

Utrecht University offers excellent secondary benefits including collective insurance schemes, an excellent pension scheme and flexible employment conditions. For more information: Working at Utrecht University.

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has a unique position in the Netherlands. Not only is this the only institution where veterinarians are trained, researchers are also working together on innovative scientific research. In addition, the Faculty provides specialist clinical care in the largest academic veterinary hospital in Europe. Thanks to this position, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a point of contact for all veterinary matters, both nationally and increasingly internationally. The Faculty employs approximately 900 veterinarians, scientists and support staff and counts 1,500 students.

The Department of Pathobiology provides education and conducts research in the fields of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathobiology. The Department has three chair groups: Anatomy and Physiology (A&P), Pathology and Pathobiology.