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Position: 2-year MSc project on boredom in farm animals at the Dalhousie University’s Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. The project will experimental work with either mink or dairy cattle. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in animal science, zoology or related fields, some experience in behavioural observations, and be independent and motivated.
The project is funded via an NSERC Discovery grant. The candidate would be joining a research group working on animal behaviour and welfare in a range of farmed species, with active international connections. Through Dalhousie and the Mitacs program, they will have access to training sessions in relevant professional skills, and gain experience communicating with industry and academic audiences. The Agricultural Campus offers access to farm animals on site: www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/research/labs_groups_facilities/faculty-of-agriculture-farm.html Proposed start: Autumn Stipend: $26,000 year 1 + $24,000 year 2, minus tuition fees. International students should be aware of the international tuition rates; the candidate would be supported in applying for additional funding if needed. For fee information and general information about graduate programs here, see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/programs/graduate-studies/graduate-program-faqs.html. However, applicants should not complete the Dalhousie application until selected for the position. To apply: send a CV, unofficial transcript, contact information for 2 references, and a sample of scientific writing to [email protected]. Applications will be assessed as they come in. |
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