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Postdoctoral Fellow - Dairy Science

Three-year fixed term role working in our Department of Agricultural Sciences.  

Mō te tūka | The role

We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to help contribute scientific expertise into the externally funded research project called: 'Low N dairy farm systems' and the wider portfolio of research programs on sustainable dairy farming systems at Lincoln University. 

You will be supporting the research team in management and development of farm system study, data collection and analysis, report writing and scientific article publication.

The research program is designed to identify effective mitigation strategies to reduce N loss which can be combined and implemented on farm, with the help of decision support tools, to enable dairy farmers meet environmental goals, government regulations and market expectations.

This is a three-year fixed term role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus.

Remuneration for this role is $65,000 - $70,000 per annum.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• PhD in animal or agricultural science or in a discipline relevant to dairy farm systems
• Experience in data analysis with proven Excel and statistical skills
• Have experience working in field environment, with emphasis on animal, pasture and diet measurements
• Possess a sound understanding of ruminant nutrition and lactation with reference to protein digestion and metabolism and relationship with milk yield and composition
• Familiar with the use of animal sensors
• Experience with laboratory techniques, such as wet chemistry methods for ruminant diets
• Evidence of research interpretation, reporting and manuscript preparation through a developing record of scholarly research and publication
• Ability to manage and analyse large datasets

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working with a supportive team that cares about you.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Free on-site car parking
• Five weeks paid leave per year
• Access to member benefits with the employer-based health insurance scheme
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates

Mō mātou | About us

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.

With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 600 staff.

Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. 

We do not accept applications via email, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

Job Details

Reference #	2022-8310
Posted on	14 Sep 2022
Closes on	07 Oct 2022 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Academic
Work type(s)	Fixed term full-time
More details (document)	PD Postdoctoral Fellow Dairy Science Sept 2022.pdf

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