Human-animal interactions, animal welfare and product quality
Vetmeduni Vienna invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships, designed as early career opportunities for scientists to develop outstanding research programs. To see information on these fellowships in general see http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/research/postdoc/ and
http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/uploads/media/Postdoc-Ausschreibung.pdf.
One of the fellowships deals with “Human-animal interactions, animal welfare and product quality” (PD0909, Principal investigator Susanne Waiblinger).
For this topic we are searching for a candidate highly motivated to develop a research program on the sequential effects of human-animal interactions on farm animal welfare and product quality in cattle and / or poultry (for more details to this specific fellowship see webpage http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/research/postdoc/pd0909/). Eligible applicants are expected to have a background and research experience in applied ethology related to farm animal welfare, preferably in the field of human-animal relationships. Additional background in animal product studies and physiology is very welcome. Good knowledge of and experience in statistics are essential. Practical work will be done on the university research farm and on commercial farms within driving distance from the main campus requiring mobility.
Closing date for applications: Jan 3rd 2011
Starting 2011 the university will award each fellowship a 4 year funding. Salary is € 45.500,- (before tax) and research expense is € 10.000,- per year. No teaching or administrative duties are associated with these appointments, however candidates are expected to apply for additional research funding.
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences or a Dr.med.vet. degree.
Application should contain: full CV, publication list, application letter, 2 letters of recommendation and should be submitted electronically to: rektorat@vetmeduni.ac.at (Also for informal enquiries.)
Vetmeduni Vienna is committed to the recruitment and advancement of female scientists. Appointments will be subjected to a pre employment screening.
Vienna, 12.11.2010
Susanne Waiblinger,
Institute of Animal Husbandry and Welfare
Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Wien,
Susanne.Waiblinger@vetmeduni.ac.at,
www.vetmeduni.ac.at/tierhaltung
Vetmeduni Vienna invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships, designed as early career opportunities for scientists to develop outstanding research programs. To see information on these fellowships in general see http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/research/postdoc/ and
http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/uploads/media/Postdoc-Ausschreibung.pdf.
One of the fellowships deals with “Human-animal interactions, animal welfare and product quality” (PD0909, Principal investigator Susanne Waiblinger).
For this topic we are searching for a candidate highly motivated to develop a research program on the sequential effects of human-animal interactions on farm animal welfare and product quality in cattle and / or poultry (for more details to this specific fellowship see webpage http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/research/postdoc/pd0909/). Eligible applicants are expected to have a background and research experience in applied ethology related to farm animal welfare, preferably in the field of human-animal relationships. Additional background in animal product studies and physiology is very welcome. Good knowledge of and experience in statistics are essential. Practical work will be done on the university research farm and on commercial farms within driving distance from the main campus requiring mobility.
Closing date for applications: Jan 3rd 2011
Starting 2011 the university will award each fellowship a 4 year funding. Salary is € 45.500,- (before tax) and research expense is € 10.000,- per year. No teaching or administrative duties are associated with these appointments, however candidates are expected to apply for additional research funding.
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences or a Dr.med.vet. degree.
Application should contain: full CV, publication list, application letter, 2 letters of recommendation and should be submitted electronically to: rektorat@vetmeduni.ac.at (Also for informal enquiries.)
Vetmeduni Vienna is committed to the recruitment and advancement of female scientists. Appointments will be subjected to a pre employment screening.
Vienna, 12.11.2010
Susanne Waiblinger,
Institute of Animal Husbandry and Welfare
Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Wien,
Susanne.Waiblinger@vetmeduni.ac.at,
www.vetmeduni.ac.at/tierhaltung