Research Area: The research area is
within animal behaviour, health and welfare. The successful candidate will
conduct research on cow-calf bonding. The student will also be expected to
participate in a variety of other animal welfare projects
Program and Place of Work: Funding is available
for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program through the University of Calgary, Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine (http://vet.ucalgary.ca/graduate/)
at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This is a collaborative project
with Dr. Joe Stookey at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Stookey will be a member of the
Supervisory Committee. The research will
occur either in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan depending on the needs of the
project. Therefore the successful
applicant may be required to move between Saskatchewan and Alberta during the
project.
Qualifications: Candidates should
have a Master’s degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, physiology, or
biological sciences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong
research capabilities through their previous graduate program, as well as
strong academic performance and verbal and written communication skills
throughout their postgraduate studies. Training and experience in animal
behaviour and welfare is desirable. Candidates should be well organized and
hold a valid driver’s license.
Salary: Candidates must be
academically competitive and will be expected to apply for external funding.
Minimum stipend is $20,000/yr. For
outstanding PhD students, internal top-up award opportunities are available on
a competitive basis.
Start Date: January 1, 2016, with funding for 4 years
Application Interest: Interested candidates should send by email (eapajor@ucalgary.ca) a current curriculum
vitae, a scanned copy of transcript or listing of course grades, names and
contact information for two references, and a cover letter describing your interest
in the project.
Application Deadline: Nov. 1. 2015
For further information
about the above Ph.D. research opportunity please contact:
Dr.
Ed Pajor,
Anderson-Chisholm
Chair in Animal Care and Welfare
Professor
of Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary
3330
Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Phone:
403-210-7328
Email: eapajor@ucalgary.ca