PhD in Ruminant Nutrition for Sustainable Dairy Production

SLU; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for a project focused on Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Dairy Production in Uppsala, Sweden. This position involves conducting feeding trials, analyzing biological samples, and contributing to research publications.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a related field and a strong interest in sustainable livestock production. Proficiency in English and experience with cattle are required. This full-time position includes opportunities for academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school English B/English 6.
• Documented experience in data collection and management from animal feeding trials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct feeding trials with dairy cows.
• Sample and analyze biological materials.
• Process and statistically analyze experimental data.
• Publish and present research results.

Skills

Strong interest in sustainable livestock production

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Experience working with cattle

Experience with wet chemistry methods for feed analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biology or related field

Job description

SLU is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for a project focused on Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Dairy Production in Uppsala, Sweden. This position involves conducting feeding trials, analyzing biological samples, and contributing to research publications.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a related field and a strong interest in sustainable livestock production. Proficiency in English and experience with cattle are required. This full-time position includes opportunities for academic collaboration.