Post Doctoral Scholar

Post Doctoral Scholar

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to lead the Extension and outreach activities of a USDA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)-funded project focused on improving mastitis control, milk quality, and management in organic dairy production systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of veterinarians, Extension specialists, dairy scientists, nutritionists, animal welfare experts, and organic dairy producers to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programming that promotes science-based best management practices for organic dairy farms.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing science-based solutions for dairy farmers and professionals, Extension scholarship, and applied research within sustainable and organic livestock production systems.

Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral position will lead the Extension objective of the USDA-OREI project by:

• Extension program development and delivery (workshops, webinars, educational material on mastitis prevention and milk quality for organic dairy producers)
• Development of educational material relevant for organic dairy producers, professionals and allied industry (case studies, videos, fact sheets, Extension publications, and resources)
• Project evaluation, data collection, analysis, impact assessment and assistance with USDA-NIFA reporting
• Research activities, including data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of project findings through scientific publications and presentations
• Project coordination, stakeholder communication, and other duties supporting USDA-OREI project objectives

Required

Education:

Ph.D. in animal science, dairy science, cattle veterinary medicine, and/or Extension education.

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, teamwork and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, Extension publications, and/or educational programming for stakeholders related to cattle health and management with demonstrated engagement of agricultural stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mastitis control and milk quality.
• Dairy cattle health, management and physiology.
• Precision livestock technologies.
• Statistical analysis and assessment data.
• Experience working directly with dairy producers, professionals and agricultural stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

This position requires work in office, classroom, and agricultural settings. Duties involve prolonged computer use, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of educational materials and equipment (up to 25 pounds). The position includes visits to commercial and organic dairy farms, requiring work around livestock and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, and other farm-related environmental conditions. The incumbent must be able to work safely in agricultural environments and travel to Extension and research sites as needed.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to travel within Ohio and nationally to conduct workshop activities, participate in stakeholder meetings, and present project outcomes at scientific and Extension conferences.

This is a full-time, term appointment funded through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (USDA-NIFA OREI). Continuation is contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

The position provides an outstanding opportunity to build a nationally recognized Extension portfolio while working with a multidisciplinary team addressing critical challenges in organic dairy health, milk quality, and sustainable livestock production.

Sisson Hall (0080)

Term (Fixed Term)

40

First Shift