PhD in Animal Science: Automatic Monitoring of Dairy Cow and Calf Behaviour Nord University in Norway

Nord University’s Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture is inviting applications for a three-year PhD position in Animal Science focused on the development of automatic monitoring of dairy cow and calf behaviour.

This project sits at the intersection of animal behaviour, dairy cow welfare, automatic animal monitoring, and AI-based tools. It addresses one of dairy farming’s most debated welfare issues: early cow–calf separation. The research aims to generate new scientific insights into cow–calf contact systems and contribute to future welfare policy for cow-calf housing.

The successful PhD candidate will be part of the academic division Animal Science, Production and Welfare and will be based in Steinkjer, Trøndelag, Norway. The project includes an animal trial at the Livestock Production Research Centre, NMBU, Ås, Norway, and the candidate is expected to travel for research stays, courses, and conferences.

This is a strong opportunity for candidates with interests in animal science, livestock production, animal welfare, and data-driven monitoring of farm animals. The post is a funded three-year doctoral contract; no stipend amount is stated in the post.

Application: Apply via Jobbnorge.no using the official posting. No deadline is stated in the provided text.