Postdoctoral Researcher in Ruminant Nutrition

at  Aarhus Universitet

Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Ruminant Nutrition, with a particular focus on the use of feed additives to reduce enteric methane in different types of cattle (calves, dairy cows). The qualified candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team within the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Research Focus:

• The effects of novel feed additives on enteric methane emissions, health status, and feed utilization in dairy cows.
• The effect of nutrient composition of the diet on enteric methane and feed utilization in calves from birth to slaughter.
• The effect of feed additives to reduce enteric methane when fed to calves.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in Animal, Veterinary Science, or a related field.
• Research experience in ruminant nutrition, and particularly nutrition of calves and/or dairy cows.
• Research experience within feed evaluation, measuring enteric methane using respiration chambers and Greenfeed.
• Experience in conducting different types of animal experiments going from intensive experiments focusing on feed evaluation, gas exchange, nutrient digestion, and metabolism to production experiments at the herd level focusing on nutrient intake, production efficiency, and milk production.
• A proven track record of high-quality research publications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

WHO WE ARE

Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is well-known for its skilled and very innovative interdisciplinary research environments with high international impact. We perform world-class research, which contributes with solutions to solve essential societal challenges within the green transition: food production and veterinary medicine – nationally and globally.
The department generates novel research at the highest international level within sustainable food production, environment, climate, and health and welfare for animals and humans. The activities form the basis for the research-based public sector consultancy and degree programs covering bachelor, master, and PhD degree programs within animal science and veterinary medicine. We offer a lively, engaged, and innovative learning and study environment, which is closely integrated with the research environment.
Please refer to Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (au.dk) for further
information about the department; https://anivet.au.dk/en

• Conducting independent and collaborative research within the outlined focus areas.
• Designing and implementing experiments, collecting, and analysing data.
• Publishing high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teaching, mentoring, and supervising students.
• Engaging with stakeholders to disseminate research findings.