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PhD scholarship: Future farrowing systems for sow and piglet welfare
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$35,000 p/a plus tuition fees |
| Close date | Saturday, 28 February 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
A funded PhD project investigating solutions for commercial pork producers that meet the needs of sows and piglets. This PhD programme will use observational and experimental approaches to investigate solutions for commercial pork producers that meet the needs of sows and piglets. The scholarship is funded by the New Zealand Pork Industry Board. The areas within scope of this PhD may include: Sow and piglet performance monitoring in pen-based farrowing systems, Behaviour observation and analysis, Animal welfare assessment, Management and stockpersonship.
Entry requirements
The programme will suit a candidate with a Masters qualification in Animal science, Animal welfare or behaviour, Veterinary science or Agriculture-related disciplines. The ideal candidate will: be interested in animal welfare, animal behaviour and pig production; have excellent scientific analytical and writing skills; have good communication and interpersonal skills; have knowledge and experience with relevant tools for data analysis; be capable of on-farm data collection and working collaboratively across academic and industry teams; be independent, take initiative, and have excellent time management; have a full driver's license. Expertise in machine learning and/or wearable sensor technology is an advantage, but not essential. Visit the following link for more details on PhD enrolment requirements at Massey University, including English language test requirements for international candidates.