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Animal Sciences

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Mission of the NDSU Department of Animal Sciences

We commit to creating and sharing knowledge about animals used for the production of food and fiber, recreation, and companionship. We will emphasize animal welfare and care, as well as their social, environmental, and economic impact on our communities. We commit to promoting diversity of thought, providing unique learning opportunities, working as a team, and training the next generation workforce.

ACADEMICS

The Animal Sciences undergraduate program offers students professional training designed to prepare them for careers in animal agriculture, animal agribusiness, animal health and allied industries, equine science, veterinary technology, and other related fields. Our undergraduate curriculum emphasizes the application of biological and physical principles, as well as the social sciences associated with animal agribusiness. Majors, as well as minors, are available in Animal Science, Equine Science, and Veterinary Technology.

The Department of Animal Sciences offers advanced degree programs at the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels. Advanced degrees can be obtained with major emphasis in Animal Breeding, Meat Science, Nutrition, Nutritional Physiology, and Physiology of Reproduction.

NDSU Department of Animal Sciences Strategic Plan

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Assistant Professor/Beef Cattle Extension Specialist

The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University is pleased to announce recruitment for a twelve-month, tenure-track 70% extension, 30% research Beef Cattle Extension at the rank of Assistant Professor. NDSU Extension is an organization that values people who excel, adapt easily, exhibit passion for helping others and are excellent communicators. The beef cattle specialist is a member of a statewide Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources team responsible for providing leadership to create and deliver innovative learning experiences that empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities.

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Research Specialist Animal Sciences

NDSU Department of Animal Sciences and Central Grasslands Research Extension Center is looking for an individual who can perform the following.

Duties include:

Contribute to all aspects of research related to reproduction and developmental programming in livestock. (experimental design, planning, scheduling of major project activities, grant document preparation, regulatory paperwork, abstracts, research reports, and all stages of manuscript preparation and submission, dissemination of data to producer and scientific communities)
Perform data analysis on traditional research models and bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data (i.e. RNA-seq, miRNAseq, etc)
Organize laboratory layout, equipment, workflow, SOPs, and other needs for newly developed cattle production laboratory at CGREC
Develop appropriate procedures for new data collection, processing, and analysis techniques, write and maintain standard operating procedures
Coordinate the regulatory, delivery, and processing workflow of samples with laboratories both at NDSU and other domestic and international laboratories and assist with workflow as needed
Develop and coordinate physical and electronic systems to promote accessibility of project-related documents to project participants
Organize, synthesize, and analyze production records for a commercial herd of beef cattle (consisting of approximately 450 breeding age cows and all associated young stock). Develop system to track inventories and standardize necessary and appropriate data collection at key physiological stages
Work outside of university hours and at multiple research and training locations as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. in Animal Science or related field
Documented experience with the analysis of large datasets
Experience with sample collection in large animal research models
Experience with project management and personnel training
Experience with scientific writing in the field of animal science
Keen attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively work both independently and as a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree in animal science or veterinary medicine
Experience developing laboratory layout, equipment calibration and optimization, and writing/maintaining standard operating procedures
10+ years of project management and personnel training and mentoring experience
10+ years of data analysis experience

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Animal Sciences Farm Units - Student Employment Opportunities

NDSU FARM SHOP - Contact Shane at (701) 367-9576

Ag Tractor and Machine Operator needed
General farm work and livestock handling
Mainly haying and some row crops
Late model equipment
Flexible schedule
Competitive pay
Overtime available
Must have experience operating tractors and farm equipment
Must have drivers license and ability to drive heavy duty pickups with trailers and grain trucks
Ability to work some weekends, as needed

NDSU MEAT LAB - Contact Jacob Arntzen or Jason Bahls at ndsu.meats@ndsu.edu, or stop in to Shepperd Arena, Room 103

As a NDSU Meat Lab part-time student employee, you can be part of the entire process starting with the humane slaughter process of all NDSU livestock used in teaching and research; food safety handling procedures while cutting and filling custom orders; how to break down beef, pork, and lamb; learning about the different processes while making specialty items such as pulled pork or beef, dried beef, jerky, snack sticks, brats, and sausages; assisting with retail sales; and answering customer questions about current in-stock items or cooking techniques.

NDSU SWINE RESEARCH FACILITY - Contact Megan at ndsu.swinebarn@ndsu.edu

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Learning and performing morning and afternoon chores, including appropriate feeding per room, sweeping alleys, cleaning pens as instructed per room
Handling and processing of baby piglets at birth, day 2, and weaning
Identifying and treating animals that require it, and keeping accurate records of the treatments
There may be some minor maintenance/fixing of equipment
Pressure washing
Administering vaccinations
Assisting with loading pigs for transport
Weekend/holiday work rotation is required. Rotation frequency is based on the number of people available. Typically, the weekend rotation is every third weekend.

A person will have the opportunity to learn, among other things:

Artificial insemination
Use of a portable ultrasound for the purposes of pregnancy confirmation

Salary is $13/hour. The typical work day is between 8 am and 5 pm. Flexible scheduling around class schedules, as applicable.

Extension Veterinarian / Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University is seeking a qualified person to fill a 12-month, Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track position to provide state-wide educational leadership in food animal and equine veterinary medicine, animal health, animal welfare, livestock disease management, biosecurity, responding to animal disease outbreaks, and/or other relevant fields. The individual in this position will also be responsible for developing an active research program related to North Dakota and regional livestock health and management.

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