PhD Position in Epidemiology and Swine Welfare at the University of Guelph

University: University of Guelph

Country: Canada

Deadline: Rolling

Fields: Epidemiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Animal Behavior

A fully funded PhD position is available at the Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph. The successful candidate will join a research project titled “Evaluating Free-Farrowing Systems – Impacts on Sow and Piglet Welfare, Mortality, and Productivity,” under the supervision of Dr. Terri O’Sullivan and Dr. Anne Deckert. The project will focus on on-farm trials, video-based behavioral assessments, and performance data analysis to improve swine welfare in low-confinement systems. This position was advertised by Professor Anne Deckert on LinkedIn.

Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in epidemiology, animal science, veterinary medicine, or related fields
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in animal welfare and swine production systems
• Willingness to conduct on-farm research and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with behavioral observation, statistical analysis, or swine management is an asset, but not required
  
  

Responsibilities

• Data collection at the Ontario Swine Research Centre
• Behavioral scoring and welfare assessments
• Performance and mortality data analysis
• Publishing scientific articles and participating in knowledge mobilization
  
  

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials in a single email:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcript
• Contact details for two references
  
  

Applications should be sent to Maria Amezcua (Project Manager) at [email protected], with copies to Dr. Terri O’Sullivan ([email protected]) and Dr. Anne Deckert ([email protected]). Please use the subject line: “PhD Application – Low confinement farrowing project”.

Additional Information

• Program details: www.graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/programs/popmed
• Application process: www.graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/future/applying-guelph
• Swine Research Centre: www.uoguelph.ca/alliance/research-centres/swine
  
  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The University of Guelph is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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