Job Description

SVM - Research Fellow

St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Research Fellow role, in the department of Pathobiology in the School of Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

The faculty of St George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine are dedicated to upholding the mission of providing an international, culturally diverse environment in which students learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for postgraduate training in the Veterinary profession while being inspired to develop compassion, curiosity, tolerance and a commitment to animals and society, a dedication to life-long learning and an understanding of the vital role of research in Veterinary Medicine.

Essential Functions

• Conduct mentored research within the assigned area of study under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Department Chair.
• Devote approximately 75% of assigned effort to research activities, including project development, experimental design, laboratory work, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Devote approximately 25% of assigned effort to teaching, academic career development, and related activities at St. George’s University. The allocation may be adjusted to meet project and departmental needs.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals and contribute to abstracts, scientific presentations, grant applications, and other scholarly products.
• Maintain accurate research records and comply with all institutional requirements for research ethics, biosafety, laboratory safety, data management, and responsible conduct of research.
• Develop a teaching portfolio aligned with career goals and participate in relevant faculty development activities, including the New Faculty Academy where applicable.
• Contribute to lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, assessments, and other teaching activities within undergraduate, graduate, pre veterinary, and DVM programs, as assigned and appropriate to qualifications.
• Provide research and laboratory mentorship to DVM, MSc, and PhD students, including participation in student research programs where applicable.
• Assist with the development, validation, implementation, and troubleshooting of research methods and laboratory assays within the School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Participate in departmental and university scholarly activities, including seminars, Research Day, research meetings, and presentations of research findings.
• Collaborate professionally with SGU faculty, staff, students, and external research partners and support the exchange of research expertise and methods.
• Provide periodic progress reports and complete other related duties assigned by the Department Chair, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Dean of Research, or Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• DVM/MD required

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Research laboratories
• Large lecture Halls
• Student laboratories
• Laboratory

Hours and Travel

• A typical work week is 40 hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core work hours between 8 am – 5 pm.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
• To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.
• Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.
• Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.

St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.