Beef-on-Dairy Postdoc: On-Farm Research & Data Analytics

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in AgNext. The successful candidate will lead applied research on calf health, beef-on-dairy systems, and early-life management, designing on-farm trials, performing advanced statistics, and translating findings into practical tools for producers.

Responsibilities include grant writing, collaboration across disciplines, mentoring students, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD or equivalent degree by start date.
• Publication track record.
• Experience with early life management and in-field research.
• Experience with sustainability in dairy systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead on-farm trials to study calf health and beef-on-dairy systems.
• Conduct data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Assist with grant writing and interdisciplinary proposals.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations for producers.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in AgNext. The successful candidate will lead applied research on calf health, beef-on-dairy systems, and early-life management, designing on-farm trials, performing advanced statistics, and translating findings into practical tools for producers.

Responsibilities include grant writing, collaboration across disciplines, mentoring students, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.