Laboratory of Comparative Pathology
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative and Genomic Pathology

The Laboratory of Comparative Pathology serving the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) and the Rockefeller University (RU) is accepting applications for a1 year postdoctoral fellowship in laboratory animal, comparative, and genomic pathology for veterinary pathology trainees seeking to advance their knowledge in these disciplines.  

Fellows take advantage of the varied laboratory animal case load and have access to state of the art necropsy facilities, histology and immunohistochemistry services, as well as a fully equipped clinical pathology laboratory performing various diagnostic tests including hematology, clinical chemistry, parasitology, serology and microbiology. Other specialty cores accessible to the trainee provide electron and scanning microscopy, confocal microscopy, laser microdissection and molecular cytology services.  Participation in weekly conferences and pathology rounds in association with the Animal Medical Center’s Pathology Department as well as MD pathologists from MSKCC and WMC is part of the training curriculum and helpful to those candidates preparing for boards. 

Responsibilities include performing gross and microscopic examination of a variety of laboratory animal species (mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs, amphibians, birds, non-human primates, fish), and  interpreting findings, preparing reports, and communicating with staff veterinarians and/or research personnel as needed. Scientific collaboration and publication are encouraged. Supervision and support from three board-certified pathologists will be provided at all times.
MSKCC, WCMC, and RU are located in close proximity to each other, as well as the Animal Medical Center (AMC) on the East Side of Manhattan, Staff  include 3 ACVP board certified veterinary pathologists and 6 laboratory animal veterinarians (5 of whom are ACLAM certified). Interaction with AMC pathologists and laboratory animal post-doctoral fellows, as well as veterinary pathology residents (during a variety of seminars, rounds, and other regular presentations) is an additional benefit.

The successful applicant must possess a DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited or equivalent institution and have at least 2 years of formal anatomic pathology training (such as a residency). Board eligible candidates are welcome and board preparation time may be granted.  Salary is based on the NIH post-doctoral scale and commensurate with experience. Expected start date is July 2010. Application deadline is December 15, 2009.

To apply, submit your curriculum vitae, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a letter of application describing your training background, professional interests and goals. Please e-mail your application materials (scanned copy of transcripts) to Dr. Julie White at whitej1@mskcc.org. Supporting paperwork can also be mailed to Dr. White at 1275 York Avenue, Box 270, Zuckerman Research Building, Room 931, New York, NY, 10065.

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