PhD Position in Epidemiology and Swine Welfare at the University of Guelph Job at PhDFinder, Jonesboro, AR

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  • PhDFinder
  • Jonesboro, AR

Job Description

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 mamezcua@uoguelph.ca, with copies to Dr. Terri O’Sullivan (tosulliv@uoguelph.ca) and Dr. Anne Deckert (adeckert@uoguelph.ca). Please use the subject line: “PhD Application – Low confinement farrowing project”.

Additional Information

  • Program details:
  • Application process:
  • Swine Research Centre:

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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