Position Title: Margaret Gunn Fellow in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Science (Post-DVM Graduate Training Opportunity) Company: University of Calgary Location: Calgary, Alberta Application Deadline: When a suitable candidate has been identified Position Overview: The University of Calgary Animal Health Unit invites veterinarians to apply for a graduate program in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Science. Graduate research activity can focus within a multitude of disciplines including sciences, medical sciences, or veterinary sciences. A post-graduate degree would be done in conjunction with developing professional experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine. Responsibilities will include conducting rounds in research animal facilities, veterinary care of laboratory/research animals, participation in Institutional Animal Care Committees, teaching, research, graduate-level course work, and attendance and participation in scientific conferences. The graduate program will be under the supervision of the University Veterinarian, and where appropriate Assistant University Veterinarian(s), and will commit 75% of time to a research project and 25% to Laboratory Animal Medicine duties. Candidates must have a DVM, be eligible for practicing licensure in veterinary medicine in the Province of Alberta, qualify to enter the MSc or PhD program of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University and meet the requirements of the Faculty and/or Department in which the research project will be conducted. The candidate must be selected for the Laboratory Animal Medicine Fellowship of the Margaret Gunn Endowment for Animal Health Research. Fellowship stipends of $45,000 per annum plus an annual research allowance are available. New graduates, or graduate veterinarians within 5 years of DVM degree completion, are encouraged to apply. Please submit applications, including a resume / curriculum vitae, a letter of research interests and goals, and the names of three referees to: Contact Details: Dr. Douglas W. Morck University Veterinarian and Professor University of Calgary 3330 Hospital Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1 Tel: (403)-210-9254 dmorck@ucalgary.ca