Resident in Veterinary Parasitology

This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced specialist training with diagnostic and clinical activities, teaching, and research. You will follow a structured training programme of approximately four years. Training will take place under the supervision of experienced specialists and scientists and an EVPC Diplomate (located at Ghent University).

Your job

As an EVPC Resident, you will complete an individual four-year training programme designed to provide broad and in-depth expertise in veterinary parasitology. https://www.eurovetpar.org/residencyprograms

Your training will take place within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University in collaboration with Ghent University in Belgiumand will include diagnostic, clinical, educational aspects of veterinary parasitology, and research. Externships and training in other institutions such as Wageningen University and Research, Royal Animal Health, Dutch Wildlife Health Centre, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment will be part of the programme.

About forty percent of your work will be dedicated to teaching. You will teach veterinary bachelor and master studentsand will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills (University Teaching Qualification, https://www.uu.nl/en/education/centre-for-academic-teaching-and-learning/teacher-development/utq-and-stq).

You will develop your expertise in different aspects of veterinary parasitology including clinical training, and diagnostic practice at e.g. the Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Centre of Utrecht University, and research. Topics of interest will involve laboratory diagnostics, epidemiology, host–parasite interactions, zoonotic parasites, parasite control, and antiparasitic stewardship.

The training programme will be tailored to ensure broad exposure to different aspects of the EVPC curriculum.

As a Resident in training in Veterinary Parasitology, you will:

• complete an EVPC residency training programme;
• participate in veterinary parasitology diagnostics at the Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Centre (VMDC) and the Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Centre (VPDC) and discuss theinterpretation of the diagnostic results with clinicians of the faculty clinics and veterinary practices in the Netherlands;
• conduct research on one of the research topics of the group (Anthelmintic Stewardship, parasitological (molecular) diagnostics) and prepare case reports leading to scientific peer-reviewed publications;
• contribute to veterinary parasitology teaching within our bachelor and master programme and share your knowledge on parasitology with (para)veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and general public;
• participate in national and international meetings, conferences, courses and continuing education activities;
• work collaboratively with national and international colleagues from veterinary medicine, veterinary public health, biomedical sciences and related disciplines;

Your qualities

We are looking for a veterinarian who is highly motivated to pursue specialist training in veterinary parasitology and who enjoys combining research, clinical and diagnostic activities with teaching.

You have:

• a European degree in Veterinary Medicine (approved by the EAEVE); preferably a PhD;
• a strong interest in veterinary parasitology and a clear motivation to pursue an EVPC residency;
• gained at least one year of experience in the veterinary practice and/or in a diagnostic or research laboratory;
• an enthusiastic demeanour regarding veterinary parasitology teaching and outreach;
• good communication skills that will help function in a multidisciplinary and international environment;
• excellent written and spoken English;
• while teaching is conducted in Dutch, candidates who are not yet proficient in Dutch are expected to be willing to learn the language within two years.

Previous experience in veterinary parasitology, diagnostic laboratory work, research, and/or teaching is desirable. Experience with scientific writing and data analysis would also be an advantage.

Applicants must meet the applicable requirements for admission to an EVPC residency program (Alternative Residency and Training Programme in collaboration with Ghent University). The residency programme is subject to approval and supervision in accordance with current EVPC requirements.

Our offer

We offer:

• a motivating and diverse job position within one of Europe's leading academic veterinary institutions in collaboration with Ghent University;
• a customized training programme, under supervision of your mentors and experienced scientists, aimed at developing you into a EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Parasitology (dipl. EVPC)
• internships as part of your training program in (inter)national institutions and organizations;
• opportunities to attend international conferences, courses and other professional development activities;
• This concerns a temporary employment contract for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
• a working week of 32- 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 3.706 and €5.760 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us

At Utrecht University we work in a multidisciplinary and international environment within the Clinical Infectiology group (https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-veterinary-medicine/research/infection-immunity-and-pathology/clinical-infectiology), with colleagues working within the field of veterinary infectious diseases including residents in Veterinary Microbiology, with a strong integration of teaching, research and diagnostics, and collaboration with veterinary specialists within the Faculty, and other faculties at Utrecht Science Park, other institutions, and veterinary practitioners.

The veterinary parasitology lab at Ghent University is an international research group specialized in sustainable parasite control in livestock. Facilities include well-equipped BSL2 labs and animal housing. Our activities include teaching (undergraduate students and post-graduate courses for veterinarians) and diagnostic services (https://www.wormiscope.be/nl). We have structural collaboration with the Laboratory for Foodborne Parasitic Diseases and the Pathology unit and collaborate ad hoc for clinical cases with the teaching hospitals for small and large animals.

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place.

More information

Are you interested in an exciting combination of education, research, and development of clinical expertise within the field of veterinary parasitology? For more information please contact Dr. Deborah van Doorn at d.c.k.vanDoorn@uu.nl

We take care of the recruitment for this vacancy ourselves. Acquisition is not appreciated.

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