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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Swine Nutrition and Digital Technology


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate Swine Nutrition and Digital Technology

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will design and execute research studies focused on swine nutrition management practices and the adoption of digital technologies within modern swine production systems. They will analyze complex datasets using advanced data science techniques and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. The position will also contribute to the development and publication of scientific manuscripts as well as support grant writing efforts and the preparation of external funding addition the candidate will play a key role in advancing innovative digital solutions such as computer vision models and web-based decision support tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making in swine production.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Animal Science Swine Nutrition Bioinformatics Statistics Data Sciences AgEngineering or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two or more years of research experience in animal sciences or a closely related field
  • Experience with experimental design statistical analysis and big data analysis
  • Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g. SAS R)
  • Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and effective research communication
  • Experience communicating complex information through written reports presentations and verbal briefings to diverse audiences.

Department/Program & College Description:
The Iowa State University Animal Science program is recognized globally as being one of the best programs for students to receive experiential learning. We boast state-of-the-art research facilities in swine nutrition and ruminant nutrition and have teaching farms in the areas of swine sheep beef poultry dairy and equine.

Department Unit/Website:
Department of Animal Science

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
  • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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Proposed Start Date:
August 15 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
Post Docs

Original Posting Date:
July 6 2026

Posting Close Date:
July 24 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R19412

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