PhD Student in Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Milk Production

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Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare Research training subject: Animal Science Description of the PhD project: Forage is central to Swedish milk production, and its protein content and digestibility can affect both nitrogen utilization, feed intake, and milk yield. This PhD project aims to investigate feeding-related opportunities to increase the nitrogen efficiency of dairy cows. The project will include feeding trials with dairy cows as well as analyses of feed, milk, and other biological samples to quantify nitrogen flows and evaluate how feed composition affects nitrogen utilization. Duties: The PhD student will participate in the entire research process. The duties include, among other things, planning and conducting feeding trials with dairy cows, sampling and analysis of biological material, processing and statistical analysis of experimental data, as well as scientific publication and presentation of research results. As a PhD student, you will also participate in research training courses and departmental activities. Inconvenient working hours may occur. Qualifications: You have a master's degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, biology, or a corresponding field. Additionally, you are required to have knowledge of English equivalent to a passing grade in English B/6 from Swedish secondary school. Your background: We are looking for someone with a strong interest in sustainable animal production and research in ruminant nutrition, environmental impact, and production systems. You should have good collaborative skills and the ability to work independently. Requirement profile: Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written English. Category B driving license. It is a merit if you have: Interest and preferably experience working with cattle. Documented experience with data collection, processing, and compilation of data from feeding trials. Experience with wet chemical methods for feed analysis. We place great importance on personal qualities such as initiative, accuracy, and commitment to research. Attach your master's thesis to your application. References are requested from previous supervisors, for example for your BSc or MSc thesis. About us: The goal of our department is to promote good animal husbandry and animal welfare as well as sustainable food production with high product quality through research and education about animals with a focus on feed and nutrition, care and environment, ethology and animal ethics, animal welfare, and animal protection. We are approximately 125 employees working in Uppsala, Skara, Umeå, and Gothenburg. As a PhD student, you will be in a creative and developing environment with opportunities for networking with both industry and international contacts. More information about the department: https://www.slu.se/institutioner/institutionen-for-tillampad-husdjursvetenskap-och-valfard/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Read more about SLU's research training at http://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/. Employment form and salary: Employment as a PhD student (4 years of education) The salary for the PhD student position follows a local collective agreement with fixed salary steps. Extent: 100% Location: Uppsala Start date: By agreement, but no later than October 15. Application and selection: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-10. Read more about the attachments your application should contain at https://www.slu.se/utbildning/studera/forskarutbildning/hur-kan-jag-bli-doktorand/ansokan-och-bilagor/ Selection among eligible applicants will be made based on the attachments submitted with the application, and shall be made with consideration to the ability to complete the education within the set time. Union contact persons https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in development towards a sustainable future, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover exceeding 4.5 billion SEK. The University invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work towards an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific inquiry, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.

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Uppsala

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[email protected]

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+4618671013

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2

Publikováno

18. 6. 2026

Upraveno

21. 6. 2026

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