Vet Path Fellow in Frederick, MD

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) supports biomedical research at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We are offering a one-year post-doctoral fellowship for candidates seeking experience in lab animal pathology to prepare for a career in industry or research. LASP is a highly collaborative environment with access to multiple state-of-art core labs. This position is targeted to board-certified veterinary pathologists or board-eligible trainees. As this fellowship is designed to assist candidates in preparing for boards (ACVP, ECVP), board preparation time will be allowed.

Fellows will train under a team of veterinary pathologists in the Molecular Histopathology Laboratory (MHL) and the Center for Advanced Preclinical Research (CAPR) with a focus on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Trainees will gain practical experience applying pathology training in a research environment, including phenotyping, digital image analysis, and toxicologic pathology.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This posting is contingent on future openings.  This position is a one-year term with possible extension.

• Become familiar with all phases of pathology-driven research, including:
  • study design
  • gross & microscopic examination of laboratory animal species
  • molecular pathology (IHC, RNAscope, multiplex IF)
  • digital imaging
  • advanced histologic techniques (tissue microarray construction, laser-capture microscopy, nucleic acid characterization, etc.)
• Utilize bioimage analysis platforms (HALO, Aperio, QuPath) in biomedical research applications to gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence can be applied in modern pathology laboratories.
• Application of emerging pathology-enhanced -omics platforms – spatial biology tools – including:
  • Nanostring (GeoMX, CosMX)
  • Akoya (CODEX, Phenocycler, Phenoimager HT)
  • 10x Genomics (Visium, Chromium)
• Participate in monthly lab animal pathology seminars, research meetings, and scientific publications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience or formal anatomic pathology training is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Preference will be given to board-certified veterinary pathologists or board-eligible trainees.