Mowat Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison accepting applications for SECOND ophthalmology research internship

The Mowat Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for a SECOND ophthalmology research internship for the 2025-2026 academic year (June 2025-July/August 2026). Candidates should hold a DVM, VMD or equivalent. The successful applicant will join the Mowat lab (https://mowat.ophth.wisc.edu/) for a research focused internship, with opportunities to complete a specified number of externship weeks with the ophthalmology clinical service, and/or COPLOW. The research component of the internship will provide ophthalmic research experience as the intern will perform research on retinal aging and disease using rodent models. The intern will develop knowledge and expertise in the basic sciences of ophthalmology, and practical applications of vision testing, retinal imaging, retinal electrophysiology and histopathology of the eye.  This project will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate research assistants, and to complete oral and/or poster presentations both within the University and potentially nationally. First and/or co-authorship on manuscripts is likely and encouraged. Salary is $36,000/year plus benefits. Candidates should submit a letter of intent (one page), curriculum vitae, a PDF of their veterinary school transcript and 3-4 letters of reference (no more than 4 will be reviewed). Interested applicants who have previously submitted materials in December 2024, should send an email asking for their materials to be considered for this second position. Please send materials to mowat@wisc.edu. Inquiries about the position can also be sent to this address. All materials must be received by noon (eastern time) on January 12th, 2025. Virtual interviews will be conducted in January 2025, and offers made shortly after the ORCA residency offers. Applicants must be citizens of the US, Canada, or Mexico, or currently possess authorization to work in the US (eligibility alone is insufficient).