Position: Fish Histopathology Training Program (Canada)
| Date Posted: | 26 May 2009 | << New Search | Apply >> |
| Application Deadline: | 28 June 2009 | ||
| Start Date: | 01 October 2009 | Salary: | See below Euros per annum |
| Country: | Other | Position Type: | Other |
| Duration: | Not Indicated | Category: | Other |
| Work Authorisation: | Other | ||
| Languages: | N/A | ||
| Language Level: | Excellent | ||
| Working Hours: | Not indicated | ||
| Link to More Info: | N/A | ||
| Description: | Please do not submit CV's to PiscesTT Jobs, but respond to employer directly, see details below. ------------------------------ The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Canada, are seeking applications for a one year training program in fish histopathology. Required qualifications: Doctor of veterinary medicine degree, with one year of postgraduate training in anatomic pathology. Location: The Animal Health Centre is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory certified by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Ancillary diagnostic support includes immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics including DNA sequencing, PCR test development, and high-resolution digital photomicroscopy. Duties: Develop diagnostic expertise in fish histopathology through fish submissions to the Animal Health Centre under the supervision of an ACVP pathologist. Develop expertise in writing and digital imaging through "board-quality" descriptions and publication-grade photography of cases from the Centre's Fish Histopathology Study Set. The trainee will be encouraged to pursue an area of interest that might include (1) development of a web-based resource for fish histopathology, or (2) publication of a case report from clinical submissions. Case material: Diagnostic cases are derived from the largest salmon aquaculture industry in North America, and the Vancouver Aquarium provides a cornucopia of species diversity. Supervisor: Dr. Gary D. Marty is board-certified in anatomical pathology, with more than 20 years of experience in fish pathology research and diagnostics. Salary: This contract position provides CDN $40,000 per year plus $1,000 to help defray costs of attending a scientific meeting. The start date will depend on the availability of the successful applicant, with a goal start date of Oct. 1, 2009. Applications will be evaluated as received and should include a curriculum vitae, a description of pathology experience, a statement of professional goals, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications or inquiries should be addressed to PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline is 1st July 2009 or until a qualified applicant is identified. |
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| Other Requirements: | PLEASE NOTE: The Fish Histopathology training position is open to veterinarians only. Applications from people that are not veterinarians will not be accepted. | ||
| Experience: | Other | ||
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