BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Animal and Veterinary Sciences programme. The position is available from 1 November 2024 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.
Title:
Dairy cows and pasture management to improve sustainability of dairy farming
Research area and project description:
We are seeking a dedicated PhD student for a 3-year position focusing on grazing and strategies to improve milk production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The impact of milk production on climate and environment is significant, with high greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient runoff. Studies suggest that grazing is a potent mitigation tool for reducing enteric methane emissions from dairy cows. Studies on grazing systems, grazing management, and grazing in combination with other methane mitigating strategies are needed to enable quantification of the carbon footprint of milk production.
The PhD student will study the impact of grazing on dairy cows’ methane emission, conduct production trials with lactating dairy cows to investigate effects of grazing management and mitigating strategies on milk production and greenhouse gas emissions, and also perform experiments with cannulated cows to elucidate the mechanism of changed enteric methane emissions.
The project offers:
- A unique opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable agriculture and climate-friendly milk production.
- A stimulating academic environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Collaboration with a range of university partners.
- Collaborative projects that foster innovative thinking and practical implementation.
Project description
For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. Please simply copy the project description above and upload it as a PDF in the application.
Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a relevant university degree (MSc) in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, or related fields. The candidate is expected to have:
- Understanding of ruminant nutrition and digestion
- Experience with data analysis using at least one software.
- Ability and interest in collaborating across disciplines with project partners.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Good scientific and writing skills.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AU-Viborg, Research Center Foulum, Blichers allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark.
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
- Mogens Larsen, Mogens.larsen@anivet.au.dk (main supervisor)
- Nikolaj Peder Hansen, Nikolaj.hansen@anivet.au.dk (co-supervisor)
How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.
Application deadline is 1 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
Preferred starting date is 1 November 2024.
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.
Please note:
- Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
- The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
- Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Nordre Ringgade, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 20-08-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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