Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in animal welfare? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, capable and adaptable scientist with excellent communication skills, who is keen to establish themselves as a future leader in farm animal welfare research. Whilst it is not essential that you should have prior experience of working with pigs, you should have a strong interest in developing pig welfare research. You will work closely with academics and industry/external partners to co-develop proposals, conduct commercial and non-commercial research at the National Pig Centre and carry out knowledge exchange. We will support you to develop as an independent scientist, encouraging you to develop your own ideas and grant proposals as well as working collaboratively with the wider team.   

You should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in animal welfare or a related area, complemented by excellent analytical and/or modelling skills and a proven track record in communicating your research outcomes. You should also have experience of collecting and analysing behavioural, physiological and/or physical welfare indicators.  

You will be based in the School of Biology at the University of Leeds and at the National Pig Centre. 

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Lisa Collins, Professor of Animal Science

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5940     Email: [email protected]