Residency in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Residency in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen seeks applications for a fixed time, four-year residency in veterinary diagnostic imaging with a starting date October 1st, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is to be sponsored by Antech Imaging Services and conditions related to that sponsorship apply.
The successful applicant will enroll as a resident (small animal track) with the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) and undergo training for the certification examination of that college. The position is full time and is based at the University’s Frederiksberg campus. Duties will include the provision of imaging services to the two University Veterinary teaching hospitals within the Department and to external colleagues, and also participation in research and teaching. The position will provide training opportunities in clinical, research and teaching to meet the requirements of the ECVDI residency.
About the Department and Section
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences has strong and internationally recognized research areas in clinical veterinary sciences. Based on these, we want to set a new standard for cross-disciplinary research, education and innovation within animal health and disease and be among the best public workplaces in Denmark. Our research supports teaching in a manner and quality securing continued national and international bench marking. The culture of the department is typical Scandinavian: a flat structure with a tradition for close collaboration where all employees can expect openness, mutual respect, with a sharing of ideas, resources and competences.
The Section for Veterinary Imaging undertakes research, teaching and clinical service in the field of Veterinary Diagnostic imaging. Based at the Frederiksberg campus it has access to computer tomography, ultrasound, direct digital radiography and DEXA. A new 1.5T MRI unit came into service in the section in Jan 2022. The section has research, teaching and clinical service activities in all of these modalities for patients and other material arising from the activities of the University Hospital for Companion Animals. It provides clinical radiographic reporting services to clinicians at the Department’s Large Animal Teaching Hospital, at the Taastrup Campus. Additionally the section has collaborative imaging projects both within and external to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. The section has an approved residency programme for the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Diploma (companion animal imaging).
Qualifications
Candidates must have a veterinary degree that is recognized within the European Union or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years post graduate clinical experience. A working knowledge of English is required.
Previous experience in clinical veterinary diagnostic imaging is desirable.
Conditions of employment
The terms of the position will be governed by Danish law and the terms of employment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), with employment as Academic Research Staff. The position is full time (37 hours per week) and limited to 4 years.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.
Enquiries
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Professor Fintan McEvoy (fme@sund.ku.dk)
Application procedure
All applications are to be made through Copenhagen University’s online application platform, Jobportal. Interested applicants should navigate on this site to the announcement for this position and proceed with the online application. The positioned is listed under the job category, “Administrative and research support staff positions”. Applications shall include, Curriculum Vitae and documented academic qualification as attachments.
Application deadline is July 26 2022.
Questions
For further information about the post, please contact Section Head Fintan McEvoy on TEL: +45 35 33 28 66 or e-mail fme@sund.ku.dk (please include the word “Residency” in the subject field of your email).
Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.
The further process
You can read about the recruitment process at https://jobportal.ku.dk/.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
Contact
Fintan McEvoy
E-mail: fme@sund.ku.dk
Info
Application deadline: 26-07-2022
Employment start: 01-10-2022
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: Sektion for Veterinær Billeddiagnostik / Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging