A two-year position as Post Doc is open at Aarhus University, Department of Animal Science from 1 June 2013.
Research area
The main activity will be research in the feasibility of using industrial process-optimization techniques such as EVOP in precision livestock farming. The post doc will be part of a larger project, PigIT, which focus on model based production and welfare monitoring and model based decision support based on on-farm monitoring on pig farms. Other activities will comprise participation in the department’s biostatistical teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in biostastistic or animal science with strong interest/competences in biostatistics and experience with interdisciplinary research. Furthermore, experience with precision livestock farming and some insight into commercial pig production will be an advantage.
Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University and the place of work is Faculty of Science and Technology, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark.
Further information on the position may be obtained from Head of Research Unit Lene Munksgaard (Phone: +45 87157953; Lene.Munksgaard@agrsci.dk) or eller Senior Scientist Lene Juul Pedersen (Phone: +45 87157907 Lene.JuulPedersen@agrsci.dk)
Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
Research area
The main activity will be research in the feasibility of using industrial process-optimization techniques such as EVOP in precision livestock farming. The post doc will be part of a larger project, PigIT, which focus on model based production and welfare monitoring and model based decision support based on on-farm monitoring on pig farms. Other activities will comprise participation in the department’s biostatistical teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in biostastistic or animal science with strong interest/competences in biostatistics and experience with interdisciplinary research. Furthermore, experience with precision livestock farming and some insight into commercial pig production will be an advantage.
Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University and the place of work is Faculty of Science and Technology, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark.
Further information on the position may be obtained from Head of Research Unit Lene Munksgaard (Phone: +45 87157953; Lene.Munksgaard@agrsci.dk) or eller Senior Scientist Lene Juul Pedersen (Phone: +45 87157907 Lene.JuulPedersen@agrsci.dk)
Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
Application Deadline : 3 March 2013
