Postdoc Research Scholar - Ferreira Lab

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free attendance at NC State sporting</

NC State University events

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Postdoctoral researcher to advance swine health, welfare and productivity. The candidate will contribute to pain assessment and management on farm in the United States and work with the Animal Welfare and Behavior Lab at NCSU.

The ideal candidate must have a PhD in veterinary medicine or animal sciences with welfare experience and be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• PhD required in veterinary medicine or animal sciences with preference for welfare experience.
• Experience working on swine facilities.
• Experience collecting data on pain response in swine.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advance swine health, welfare and productivity.
• Advance pain management strategies for pigs on farm in the US.
• Collaborate with the Animal Welfare and Behavior Lab at NCSU.

Job description

Department ID 196001 - Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

Department

Department 196001 - Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

Job City & State

Position Information

Position Overview

A one-year renewable position for a Postdoc is available with the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The purpose of the position is to advance swine health, welfare and productivity.
• The candidate will play an integral role in advancing pain management strategies for pigs on farm in the US.
• The ideal candidate must have extensive experience conducting on-farm and identifying pain behaviors in swine. In addition, candidates should have experience analyzing data.

The candidate must have earned a PhD degree (in a field related to veterinary medicine or animal sciences with preference for welfare experience) and be able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues that are part of the Animal Welfare and Behavior Lab at NCSU .

This position is anticipated to have funding for one year.

• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Mon. - Fri., 8am - 5pm, may include some after hours or weekend work as deemed necessary

Department Required Skills

N/A

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Experience working on swine facilities
Experience in studies collecting data on pain response in swine

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000-$60,000

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