PhD: Ruminant Nutrition for Sustainable Dairy Production

EURAXESS Ireland; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EURAXESS Ireland is offering a PhD Position in Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Dairy Production in Uppsala, Sweden. The role focuses on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cows through innovative nutritional strategies. The successful candidate will engage in all stages of research, from planning feeding trials to publishing findings.

We seek a highly motivated individual with a Master’s degree, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in sustainable livestock practices. The position offers a full-time studentship lasting four years.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sustainable livestock production and research in ruminant nutrition.
• Experience in data collection and management from animal feeding trials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct feeding trials with dairy cows.
• Sampling and analysis of biological materials.
• Publish and present research results in scientific journals.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Interest in working with cattle

Experience with wet chemistry methods for feed analysis

Education

Master's degree (or related)

Job description

EURAXESS Ireland is offering a PhD Position in Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Dairy Production in Uppsala, Sweden. The role focuses on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cows through innovative nutritional strategies. The successful candidate will engage in all stages of research, from planning feeding trials to publishing findings.

We seek a highly motivated individual with a Master’s degree, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in sustainable livestock practices. The position offers a full-time studentship lasting four years.