Position Details:
- Project: Exploring the impact of cow-calf contact on the health and welfare of dairy cows and calves, and dairy producer perceptions toward cow-calf contact.
- Department: Department of Animal and Food Sciences at UW-River Falls.
- Supervisor: Dr. Kate Creutzinger.
- Start Date: Summer or Fall 2023.
- Research Activities:
- Assessing the impact of cow-calf contact on dairy cow and calf health and welfare.
- Investigating producer perceptions of cow-calf contact.
- Collecting animal- and resource-based measures of welfare.
- Conducting interviews with dairy producers.
- Developing data protocols and performing data collection.
- Publishing research articles and completing a thesis.
- Qualifications:
- Motivated student with a strong interest in dairy cattle welfare and research.
- Bachelor's degree in animal science, dairy science, biology, psychology, or a related field (expected completion by May 2023).
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Benefits:
- Graduate stipend and tuition waiver for up to 2 years (contingent on satisfactory progress).
- Application Process:
- Email the following documents to Katherine.creutzinger@uwrf.edu:
1. Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Scanned unofficial copy of bachelor's transcript.
3. Short cover letter expressing your interest in the program, relevant experience, and qualifications.
4. Names and contact information for 3 references.
Please note that applications should be submitted by the specified deadline for full consideration.
