Postdoctoral Researcher in heat stress biology, behavior, and applied decision-support tools in swine production systems
University of Missouri, USA
The Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support a USDA-NIFA IDEAs-funded research and outreach program focused on heat stress biology, behavior, and applied decision-support tools in swine production systems. The position will be based in Columbia, Missouri USA, under the supervision of Jay S. Johnson, in collaboration with Purdue University, the University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the University of Melbourne (Australia), with an anticipated start date in Summer/Fall 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to integrated research and Extension/outreach activities that translate thermal biology and applied ethology into practical, on-farm solutions, including producer training on the use of the HotHog smartphone application. This role requires a strong hands-on skillset with live-animal research in swine, including behavioral (preference testing) and physiological (thermoregulatory) measurements, and will include travel for conferences and producer trainings.
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