Veterinary Research Mentor

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate students through the full research process, from topic selection and literature review to manuscript development and final deliverables
• Guide students in developing feasible, high-quality research questions aligned with their academic and career goals
• Provide structured feedback on research plans, literature synthesis, and written research drafts
• Help students understand research standards and discipline-specific expectations
• Support students pursuing outcomes such as academic papers, posters, or journal submissions, depending on program scope
• Track progress against defined milestones and timelines to ensure consistent forward momentum

Qualifications

• DVM, PhD, or both in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting academic or veterinary research
• Strong background in literature review, research methodology, and scientific writing
• Experience mentoring students or trainees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• A passion for mentorship and student development