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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Animal Science Department Anr 10002063
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Agriculture, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

A Research Associate (postdoctoral) position is available in the Dairy Nutrition group, Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. The major focus of this position is to understand how diet and genetics alter methane emission from cows and applying this knowledge to improve nutrient use, feed efficiency, and environmental sustainability of the dairy industry. 

Research (100%)

Lead animal studies, laboratory analysis, data analysis, grant submissions, and manuscript preparation within our nutrition and metabolism program.  Research is multidisciplinary in its approach with emphasis on dietary impacts on methane emissions of dairy cattle.  Methodologies include those related to methane measurement in cattle, in vivo studies with lactating dairy cows, and statistical analysis using SAS.  Individual will participate in multiple projects, helping to coordinate the research activities of students and staff within the program as well as undertaking sample collection and analysis.  Individual will also play a central role in mentoring undergraduate research assistants and graduate students in the laboratory. 

The major focus of this position is to understand how diet and genetics alter methane emission from cows and applying this knowledge to improve nutrient use, feed efficiency, and environmental sustainability of the dairy industry. 

This position is initially for one year, renewable annually based on performance, with a possibility of an extension based on the availability of funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate

PhD in scientific area relevant to the nutrition of dairy cows with experience in handling cattle, sampling blood, conducting and managing experiments with dairy cows, compiling and analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and making research presentations.

Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to becoming an independent scientist.

Cover letter

CV with prior positions, publications and technical expertise.  Contact information for 3 references.

Application materials must be submitted electronically at http://careers.msu.edu

Application materials should include

• Cover letter
• CV including prior positions, publications and technical expertise
• Contact information for three references who may be contacted

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Michael VandeHaar (mikevh@msu.edu ) or Dr. Barry Bradford (bjbrad@msu.edu

10/09/2023

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Oct 2, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 2, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time