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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, andmanagementin 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 indeveloping 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 materialon mastitis prevention and milk quality for organic dairy producers: 35%

• Development of educational material relevant for organic dairy producers, professionals and allied industry(case studies, videos, factsheets, Extension publications, and resources: 20%

• Project evaluation, data collection, analysis, impact assessment and assistance with USDA-NIFA reporting: 15%

• Researchactivities, including data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of project findings through scientific publications and presentations: 20%

• Project coordination, stakeholder communication, and other duties supporting USDA-OREI project objectives: 10%

Total: 100%

Required Education:

Ph.D. inanimal science, dairy science,cattleveterinary medicine,and/orExtension education.

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multipletasksand meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational, teamworkand 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 programmingfor stakeholders related to cattle health and management with demonstrated engagement of agricultural stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• 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, professionalsand 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.