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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