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Postdoctoral Fellow 2023-24

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of application will begin after October 15, 2023 and continue throughout the year as positions become available. Applicants must upload a cover letter, CV, statement of research and/or goals, and their final official transcripts of the highest degree earned, and contact information for three professional references.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow 2023-24
Posting Number P1442F
Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama is seeking candidates for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences. Postdoctoral positions become available periodically under a variety of research grants and projects in the College. We are seeking applications from individuals with either: (1) a PhD in any area of the biomedical sciences or (2) a DVM or its equivalent at the time employment begins. Interests in biomedical research at Auburn target a fundamental niche in animal and human health, the life sciences, and production agriculture. A host of opportunities are envisioned during the upcoming year, taking advantage of unique Auburn resources provided by the CVM Teaching Hospital, Scott-Ritchey Research Center, Southeastern Raptor Center and Clinical Pharmacology Reference Laboratory. Learn more about ongoing research in the CVM at: http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/research/. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required. Positions are non-tenure track and are available for a minimum of one year as full time 12 month appointment with renewal possible. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) PhD in any area of the biomedical sciences or (2) a DVM or its equivalent at the time employment begins.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of application will begin after October 15, 2023 and continue throughout the year as positions become available. Applicants must upload a cover letter, CV, statement of research and/or goals, and their final official transcripts of the highest degree earned, and contact information for three professional references.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/03/2023
Close Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Open Until Filled Yes
References required for this position? Yes
If yes, minimum number requested 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Website
    • Public Job Posting (auemployment.com site)
    • Academic Conference
    • Agency Referral
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Personal Referral
    • Veterans Assistance Services (Veteran Job Boards, Military Base Services, State Vet Rep, etc.)
    • Disability Assistance Services (Disability Job Boards, ABLE Network, Voc-Rehab referral, etc.)
    • Other
  2. * Please enter the specifics of the option you selected above:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Will you have your PhD by the time of appointment/
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Please indicate your area of interest:
    • Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology
    • Clinical Sciences
    • Pathobiology

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcripts
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Statement of Research and/or Goals
Optional Documents
  1. Statement of Leadership Vision
  2. Other Documentation
  3. Minimum of One Working Paper
  4. Examples of Professional/Student Work
  5. Other Documentation (2)
  6. Other