SMEC Student Summer Project

January 18, 2012 — Dr. Locke Karriker and Dr. Josh Ellingson

The Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) is accepting veterinary student applications for two summer scholar research positions. The SMEC will have at least two, twelve week long summer projects led by veterinary students. These projects will be based in Ames or Audubon, IA and housing at the SMEC student housing dorm is provided free for the successful applicant. This is an excellent opportunity for students to interact with faculty and the SMEC, including work in production facilities at AMVC in Audubon, Iowa. These projects will be focused on developing evidence for clinical medicine methodologies placing students in the position of pioneering new approaches to clinical swine medicine.

Interested students should submit a resume or curriculum vitae with a cover letter explaining your experience and interest with swine to Dr. Karriker immediately. All experience levels will be considered. Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified. Students will be paid $12/hr. over the course of 12 weeks. Attendance at a weekly planning meeting and some preparatory work will be required during the spring semester but limited to that which does not interfere with veterinary studies.

Further details about the positions and how to apply can be found on the SMEC website at: http://vetmed.iastate.edu/smec/news.

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Dr. Locke Karriker, SMEC Director and Dr. Josh Ellingson, SMEC Staff Veterinarian