Assistant professor in Animal welfare related to feeding
Aarhus Universitet
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences calls for applications for a position as assistant professor for 4 years in Animal welfare related to feeding from 1 May or as soon as possible thereafter.The position will be in the research unitThe position We seek a candidate with a background in biology, animal or veterinary science or a similar field with strong competence in ethology and animal welfare and with at least basic knowledge of feeding.The position covers research in animal behaviour to understand and recognise welfare effects of feeding management. This includes changes in behaviour indicating negative post-ingestive feedback (e.g. malaise) and signs of negative affective states (e.g. discomfort, pain, hunger), as well as changes in behaviour indicating positive post-ingestive feedback (e.g. satiation) and positive affective states (e.g. pleasure and content).The research will develop methods and behavioural tests to assess post-ingestive feedback, as well as tests to quantify preference or avoidance of feedstuffs.Your profile as assistant professor Qualifications for the assistant professor level at Aarhus University must include postdoctoral training or similar with a relevant research profile and a strong scientific publication record within the area of the positions as described above. This includes that you have:
The candidate will in addition have to
What we offer
equipment and animal-experimental facilities * An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism and close collaboration and networking activities
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 in the research environment.ANIVET has unique and advanced animal experimental research facilities and technologies, situated in close connection to the research environment, and a comprehensive national and international research network and good industrial and professional collaboration.Please refer to Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences for further
information about the department;Contact Further information on the position in the research unit BSW may be obtained from Head of Research Unit Lene Juul Pedersen, phone: +45 5116 2822, email:Living in Denmark Please visit the international staff website: for
information about arriving to and living in Denmark for both the applicants and their
potential family.Place of employment and place of work The place of work is the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AU Viborg,
Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele, and the area of employment is Aarhus University (AU)
with related departments.
Tjele, Midtjylland
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 06:57:17 GMT
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