Current Career Opportunities at Kentucky Equine Research

KER Summer Internship

This summer program is offered yearly to 1-3 U.S. students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in equine nutritional research. Applicants must have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree in animal or veterinary science (equine emphasis) or a similar degree. The internship is offered for a period of 3 months, normally during the summer (May - August). The intern will be based at the research facility in Versailles, Kentucky for the duration of the internship. Knowledge of basic horse care is necessary for this position. The application deadline for this position is February 15th of each year.

KER 12 Month Internship

Positions become available in July. This program is offered yearly to students or recent graduates who want to gain experience in equine nutrition research. The internship is offered for a period of 12 to 18 months, depending on the applicant's situation and time available. The intern will be based at the research facility in Versailles, Kentucky for the full duration of the internship. Previous horse experience is required for this position. The Closing date for all U.S. applications is March 15. Applications from outside the U.S. will be accepted until April 1.

For more information or questions please contact:
Internship Selection Committee
Kentucky Equine Research
3910 Delaney Ferry Road
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
USA
Phone 859-873-1988
Fax 859-879-0770
E-mail: cwhitehouse@ker.com