Postdoc: Ruminant Nutrition Modeling & LCA

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 62,232 - 88,745; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in agriculture sciences seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project on nutrition modeling and life-cycle assessment in animal science. Responsibilities include developing predictive models, conducting career assessments, and collaborating with industry stakeholders. A Ph.D. in a related field and experience in ruminant nutrition are required. This position offers a salary range of $62,232 to $88,745 based on experience. Applications are accepted via Academic Jobs Online.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science, Dairy Nutrition, Feed Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in ruminant nutrition and feed processing.
• Proficiency in life-cycle analysis.
• Familiarity with nutrition-modeling tools such as CNCPS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a simplified version of the CNCPS for milk production.
• Conduct comparative life-cycle assessments on milk production.
• Integrate feed chemistry data from parallel projects.
• Travel to India for implementation assistance.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Support outreach efforts to disseminate findings.

Skills

Ruminant nutrition

Feed processing

Life-cycle analysis

Nutrition-modeling tools (CNCPS)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field

Job description

An academic institution in agriculture sciences seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project on nutrition modeling and life-cycle assessment in animal science. Responsibilities include developing predictive models, conducting career assessments, and collaborating with industry stakeholders. A Ph.D. in a related field and experience in ruminant nutrition are required. This position offers a salary range of $62,232 to $88,745 based on experience. Applications are accepted via Academic Jobs Online.