About the role

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Swine Nutrition and Digital Technology

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will design and execute research studies focused on swine nutrition, management practices, and the adoption of digital technologies within modern swine production systems. They will analyze complex datasets using advanced data science techniques and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. The position will also contribute to the development and publication of scientific manuscripts, as well as support grant writing efforts and the preparation of external funding proposals. In addition, the candidate will play a key role in advancing innovative digital solutions, such as computer vision models and web-based decision support tools, to enhance efficiency and decision-making in swine production.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Animal Science, Swine Nutrition, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Sciences, AgEngineering, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of research experience in animal sciences or a closely related field
Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and big data analysis
Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., SAS, R)
Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and effective research communication
Experience communicating complex information through written reports, presentations, and verbal briefings to diverse audiences.

Department/Program & College Description:
The Iowa State University Animal Science program is recognized globally as being one of the best programs for students to receive experiential learning. We boast state-of-the-art research facilities in swine nutrition and ruminant nutrition and have teaching farms in the areas of swine, sheep, beef, poultry, dairy and equine.

Department Unit/Website:
Department of Animal Science

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

August 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

July 6, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 17, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19412

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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