Postdoc Research Associate - Swine Nutrition
Postdoc Research Associate - Swine Nutrition
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Job Description
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate Swine NutritionAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Swine Applied Innovations Lab at Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team focusing on swine nutrition management and the application of digital technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing methods to study nutritional strategies designing conducting and analyzing swine nutrition and management trials with emphasis on enhancing nutrient utilization and integrating digital tools (e.g. sensors computer vision AI) into swine production systems to improve pig livability welfare and sustainability.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams publish in peerreviewed journals present at conferences and contribute to applied research directly impacting the swine industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and execute studies in swine nutrition and the adoption of digital technologies.
Analyze data and prepare technical reports scientific manuscripts and presentations.
Collaborate with academic and industry.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students as needed.
Contribute to grant writing and external funding proposals
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of research applied to animal sciences or related fields
At least 2 years of experience in laboratory methods
Experience with experimental design statistical analysis and software (e.g. SAS R)
Demonstrated record of peerreviewed publications and research communication
Proposed Start Date:
June 2 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 31 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
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
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
April 30 2025Posting Close Date:
May 16 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16951Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
