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Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Training Position – Internship / Residency / combined Residency & PhD

Uni Bern

Institution
Uni Bern
Position type
PhD
Subject area
Medicine & Health
Application deadline
18 October 2026
Location
Bern, CH
Funding
Fully funded position

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About this position

Über die Stelle

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Aufgaben

    The successful candidate will focus on the training in morphological pathology of farm, companion & zoo animals during the first year, which can also account for an internship. At the end of the first year, we will jointly evaluate the candidate’s interests and career goals. The training can then continue along one of two pathways:
    • Residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology – up to three additional years of structured diagnostic training and preparation for the board examination of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP); or
    • Combined Residency/PhD Program – integrating pathology residency training with an intensive research program leading to a PhD through the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern (six-year appointment).

    Both pathways provide structured preparation for the ECVP board examination. Candidates pursuing the combined Residency/PhD program will have the opportunity to conduct research in areas including cancer therapy resistance, DNA repair, and host–pathogen interactions within the collaborative research environment of the University of Bern.
    More information about the Institute of Animal Pathology and its training and research programs is available on our website Institute of Animal Pathology.

Anforderungen

    We are looking for a highly motivated veterinarian with a strong interest in pathology and research. The following qualifications are required:
    • a degree in veterinary medicine (Master of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, or equivalent);
    • a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to our team-based approach to diagnostics, teaching, and research;
    • fluency in English and German language skills at a minimum B2 level at the time of the interview.
    • Fluency in French is not required but is considered an advantage.

    We offer an enthusiastic diagnostic team, an inspiring research environment, excellent research training in cancer therapy resistance, DNA repair, and host–pathogen interactions, long-standing experience in preparing candidates for the ECVP board examination, and an attractive working environment in Bern. Remuneration is in accordance with the regulations of the University of Bern.

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Applications close 18 October 2026.

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