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Subject: Precision Swine Management Outreach Specialist
Position at Michigan State University
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:36:14 -0500
Dear Colleagues,
Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is seeking to fill a
3 year, fixed term faculty position to conduct extension programming (75%)
and applied research (25%) focused on precision swine management. You can
view and apply for this job at
http://careers.msu.edu/...fixed-term
The successful candidate is expected to deliver extension programming that
is industry-responsive, proactive, and related to management of swine,
especially focused on precision management. The successful candidate is
also expected to conduct applied research related to precision management
of pigs, including aspects such as management, welfare, and genetic
improvement. These projects may involve using applications for animal
identification and phenotyping as well as developing science-based
solutions to improve the health, welfare and profitability of pig
production systems.
Required Degree: Doctorate -Animal Science or related discipline
Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Animal Science or in a related
discipline that includes a focus on precision livestock systems. Excellent
written and oral communication skills and demonstrated capacity for
teamwork in interdisciplinary environments is a must.
Good computer programming skills with knowledge of at least one commonly
used language in data sciences or engineering (e.g., R, Python, Matlab,
C++, etc).
Ability to translate technologies in development into practical
applications to pork production systems.
Desired Qualifications:
Expertise related to current swine production and management practices.
Prior experience in outreach or extension programming and ability to
develop and submit research and outreach proposals
Required Application Materials:
letter of interest, CV, research statement, extension statement, and
contact information for 2 references.
Special Instructions
Please send inquiries regarding the position to Chair of search committee:
Dr. Juan P. Steibel, steibeljmsu.edu, with subject, Academic Specialist
Position Precision Swine Management. For questions about the application
process, please contact Robbyn Davenport, 517-355-8383, smithromsu.edu.
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon
will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the
world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring
partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing
life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community
through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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Juan P. Steibel
Associate Professor
Animal Science and Fisheries & Wildlife
Michigan State University
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