Postdoc Research Associate - Swine Nutrition
Iowa State UniversityAbout the role
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Swine NutritionAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Swine Applied Innovations Lab at Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team focusing on swine nutrition, management, and the application of digital technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing methods to study nutritional strategies, designing, conducting, and analyzing swine nutrition and management trials, with emphasis on enhancing nutrient utilization and integrating digital tools (e.g., sensors, computer vision, AI) into swine production systems to improve pig livability, welfare, and sustainability.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and contribute to applied research directly impacting the swine industry.
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Key Responsibilities:
Design and execute studies in swine nutrition and the adoption of digital technologies.
Analyze data and prepare technical reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations.
Collaborate with academic and industry.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students as needed.
Contribute to grant writing and external funding proposals
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of research applied to animal sciences or related fields
At least 2 years of experience in laboratory methods
Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis and software (e.g., SAS, R)
Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and research communication
Proposed Start Date:
June 2, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 31, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
April 30, 2025Posting Close Date:
May 16, 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16951Apply for this role
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