Doctoral student in the subject of animal science
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The Department of Animal Nutrition and Management (HUV) conducts basic and applied research on the quality, composition, nutritional value and usability of animal feed metabolism and about housing and care. The goal is to create a sustainable and profitable production with good animal care that produces high-quality food. Our research concerns both agricultural production animals as sport and companion animals.
The research is often interdisciplinary and conducted in collaboration with other institutions, as well as in Sweden and abroad. Research on sustainable production systems in low-income countries is an important one part of our business.
HUV is responsible for basic education, research and postgraduate education in the subject areas nutritional physiology, feed science, management issues and aquaculture.
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/From field to feed - Nutrient quality and technical solutions for feeding silage to organic pigs
Doctoral education subject: Animal Science
Description:
In Swedish organic pig production, silage from ley crops plays an important role. Pigs should receive good quality roughage to perform highly motivated behaviours which promotes good animal welfare and ley crop silage has the potential of supplying pigs with nutrients, reducing therefore the need for purchased more expensive protein feed. To count on high-quality organically grown protein feed resources is challenging, and there is a need to find sustainable and resilient locally produced feed resources. Since grasses and legumes have a good composition of protein and amino acids, they have the potential to be included as a protein source in diets to organic pigs. However, in order for pigs to consume and utilize the nutrients in silage efficiently, silage should be adjusted to the pigs' nutritional needs. This means that it has to be tasty with ley crops that the pigs prefer, and with an optimal chemical composition according to the nutritional requirements of the pigs.
This project aims to evaluate how silage from ley crops can be used more resource efficiently throughout the production chain, in current and future production systems for organic pigs. This will include studies spanning from feed quality and feeding, to animal response and gut health. From a practical perspective, more knowledge on choice of forage crops, nutritional quality and palatability of silage to pigs as well as how to manage the silage at farm level to include it in dry and liquid feeding systems is important for organic farmers to get use of this feed resource in a profitable way. The work tasks includes planning and execution of experiments as well as sampling and laboratory analyses. Engagement in teaching could be possible to some extent.
Qualifications:
For employment, a degree at advanced level is required. Suitable degree is animal agronomist, master's degree in animal science or biology, veterinary or equivalent training. Experiments carried out in collaboration with Swedish pig entrepreneurs, means that it is necessary to be able to communicate in Swedish or other Nordic language. Ability to express oneself well in speech and writing in both Swedish and English is a requirement, as is good computer skills. Experience of scientific studies and laboratory work, as well as in experimental and farm animal handling are meritorious. Great emphasis is also placed with good cooperation skills, ability to work independently and personal suitability for the work tasks. For employment, you must have a driving license for a car. The application can be written in Swedish or English and must contain a maximum of one A4 page where you describe why you want to work with research in general and this project in particular. State names and contact details of two reference persons in your application.
Place of work:
Uppsala
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment as doctroal student, 4 years
Starting date:
According to agreement.
Application:
Welcome with your application via the application button no later than 2024-01-21.
In order to be eligible for education at postgraduate level, a degree at advanced level is required or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at advanced level.
Selection among the eligible applicants is based on: written application including curriculum vitae, master thesis; personal references; sufficient knowledge of English and an interview. More information about the English language requirements can be found here:
www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/new-doctoral-students/english-language-requirements/Please note that the applicant(s) who are called to an interview must submit certified copies of diplomas and register extracts from previous studies, at basic and advanced level at university or college before the doctoral studies starts at the latest. Applicants who have foreign citizenship must also submit a certified copy of the page in the passport that contains the photo and personal information.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
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Kontakt Horacio Gonda, Senior Lecturer
firstname.surname@slu.se +4618672350 Jobbnummer 8338615
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