"Visiting Fellow"

The Dairy Nutrition and Nutrient Management Lab is seeking a dedicated and skilled Visiting Fellow to support research activities related to ruminant nutrition, nutrient cycling, and animal health. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with experience in animal research and laboratory work who are interested in contributing to collaborative research projects in a university setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with animal handling, including dairy cows, beef cattle, and sheep
• Perform sample collection from animals (e.g., feeds, feces, urine, gut contents, blood)
• Conduct sample preparation, organization, and laboratory analyses
• Coordinate with graduate students and barn staff to schedule and conduct experiments
• Perform daily monitoring of animal status and ongoing experiments in the barn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience handling livestock or working with large animals in research or production settings
• Experience in laboratory techniques and biological sample analysis
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working within a collaborative research environment
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team