Research Area: The research area is
within animal behaviour, health and welfare. The successful candidate will
conduct research to a) evaluate how castration at different industry relevant
ages impacts calf welfare, b) determine the effects of castration method and a
single dose of analgesic on calf welfare and c) determine the effects of
administration of an analgesic prior to a single painful procedure vs multiple
procedures. The student will also be expected
to participate in a variety of other animal welfare projects, including dairy
heifer management, cattle transport, and cattle lameness.
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. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(AAFC). Drs. Pajor and
Schwartzkopf-Genswein will serve as co-supervisors. The research will occur at
AAFC’s research facility in Lethbridge, Alberta. The successful applicant will
be expected to live in Lethbridge while the research is being conducted
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 pain
assessment and /or animal behaviour and welfare is desirable
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: The position is currently available, 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.
For further information
about the above Ph.D. research opportunity please contact:
Dr.
Ed Pajor, 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