Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Animal Science programme. The position is available from 15 August 2024 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.
Title
The physiology of keel bone fracture in hens
Research area and project description
Keel bone fracture is a major welfare problem in laying hens, with over 80% of hens having one of more fractures to their keel bone over their lifetime. These fractures have previously been shown to be associated with behaviour consistent with pain. While this problem has been studied both by industry and academia, the acute and chronic consequences of fracture for the hens’ physiology, and the pathway for information on fractures to the birds’ central nervous system, and its processing (required for pain perception) is unknown.
The Phd is part of a wider project focusing on the physiology of keel bone fracture, combining ex-vivo quantitative imaging (microCT, histology) analysis of the tissues involved (bone, nerve) and a 6 month in-vivo study of a cohort of laying hens monitored for keel bone fracture using xray, collecting data on respiratory function, heart rate, and behaviour (nociceptive tests, activity, behavioural testing).
The PhD would focus on the collection, analysis and interpretation of the in-vivo data and be involved in the development of the ex-vivo studies, and the investigation of whether the processing of pain from keel bone fractures can shed light on the processing of bird’s pain more widely. The PhD student would benefit from working with an interdisciplinary team of research collaborators across AU, in ANIVET, at Comparative Medicine and Zoophysiology, and internationally.
Project description
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Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Science, Biology or associated degree subjects.
Previous experience with poultry, respirometry, quantitative image analysis, data loggers, and behavioural testing is considered an advantage.
Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark
Contacts
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
- Anja Brinch Riber, anja.riber@anivet.au.dk (main supervisor)
- Catherine Williams, catherine.williams@anivet.au.dk (co-supervisor)
How to apply
Please follow this link to submit your application.
Application deadline is 15 May 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
Preferred starting date is 15 August 2024.
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.
Please note:
- Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
- The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
- Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.
arhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Viborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Blichers Alle, 8830 Tjele
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-05-2024;
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