PhD position on human-horse interactions and equine welfare in applied care and training contexts
Texas Tech University, USA
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences has an open PhD position in the One Welfare Equine Lab for Fall 2027, led by Dr. Lindsay Nakonechny.
The successful candidate will take a leadership role in a research program evaluating how human-horse interactions — during clinical care, husbandry procedures, and training — affect horse health and welfare, as well as human well-being. Responsibilities include organizing and conducting experiments, coordinating with horse owners, equine facilities, and industry professionals, supervising research assistants, collecting behavioral and physiological data, managing and analyzing data, and writing manuscripts for publication.
The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, formal training in applied animal behavior research, a research background including publications, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Stipend support is available; students are also expected to pursue additional scholarship funding.
To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references to Dr. Lindsay Nakonechny ().
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