Graduate Student Research Assistant Jobs in Iowa

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for a 12-month, full-time, tenured or tenure-track, or renewable clinical term-track position in Radiation Oncology. Applications are being accepted at the levels of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in growing and enhancing the regional prominence of our expanding oncology program and contribute significantly to the teaching, service, and research/scholarship missions of the oncology team, including active participation in outreach activities. Excellent collaborative opportunities for research activities are available within the College of Veterinary Medicine and Iowa State University, as well as the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The successful candidate will be joining a team that includes two medical oncologists (DACVIM), one remote radiation oncologist (DACVR-RO), four medical oncology residents, three technicians, one radiation therapist, and a local consulting team of radiation physicists. The oncology service is very active in research with multiple ongoing clinical studies in both medical and radiation oncology. The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a newly constructed and renovated building providing a state-of-the-art teaching, learning, and working facility. Available equipment includes a Varian Clinac iX linear accelerator (with 120 leaf Millenium multileaf collimator and onboard imaging including cone beam CT); ARIA Record and Verify system; Varian Eclipse treatment planning system; 1.5T MRI; and helical multi-slice CT. In addition, plans for a Small Animal Cancer Clinic at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center are scheduled to begin construction in 2026. The Small Animal Cancer Clinic will feature dedicated Oncology workspaces, including a centralized lobby, fully equipped exam rooms, clinician and technician offices, and a designated rounds room for student teaching.

This position offers a unique opportunity to grow and shape the radiation oncology program at ISU, which has a strong clinical caseload, varied teaching opportunities, and the potential to reinstitute a Radiation Oncology residency training program. The role also offers flexible opportunities to engage in additional consulting practices, enabling professional growth tailored to individual interests.

At the rank of Tenured or Tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, the position will consist of 50- 60% on clinics/hospital service, 25-30% collaborative or independent research, 5-10% teaching professional DVM and graduate student courses, and 5% institutional service. At the rank of Clinical Term Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, the position will consist of 75-80% on clinics/hospital service, 10- 15% collaborative or independent research, 5% teaching professional DVM and graduate student courses, and 5% institutional service. Actual percentages are flexible depending on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active scholarly program. For appointment in the tenure-track, the selected individual should have a strong record of training and experience in radiation oncology, experience with teaching, hypothesis-driven research, and prior grant writing experience. Collaborative or independent research resulting in peer-reviewed publications and external grant submissions is expected. For an individual in the clinical term-track, scholarship could include advancing the discipline of radiation oncology through the creation and dissemination of new knowledge or participating in collaborative research. Additional information on faculty advancement and review can be found here: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-success/advancement

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree
• Completion of an approved radiation oncology residency program with credentials accepted by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (RO) to participate in the board certification examination process.
• State of Iowa Veterinary License on or before the first day of employment

ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR:

• Experience in radiation oncology as an ACVR (RO) board-certified radiation oncologist
• Documented record of productive scholarship (e.g., grant funding), peer-reviewed publications
• A record of successful clinical and didactic teaching, and resident training

CLINICAL TERM ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR:

• Experience in radiation oncology as an ACVR (RO) board-certified radiation oncologist
• Commensurate experience

• Expertise in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
• Expertise in stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT).
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (RO)
• Experience with didactic, clinical teaching, and resident training.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/small-animal/specialty-care/oncology/

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before 07/28/2026. Position is open until filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.