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🐱 Postdoctoral Fellow – Companion Animal Nutrition and Metabolism | Kansas State University
Institution: Kansas State University
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
📍 Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
💼 Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
🔬 Research Area: Companion Animal Nutrition | Feline Nutrition | Animal Metabolism | Protein Metabolism | Energy Metabolism | Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotope Techniques | Pet Food Science
The Pezzali Lab at Kansas State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research projects focused on protein and energy requirements and metabolism in domestic cats.
The successful candidate will conduct and coordinate feline feeding trials and contribute to the development and validation of research methodologies and experimental protocols. The position also involves laboratory and statistical analysis, scientific writing, publication of research findings, grant development, and mentorship and supervision of graduate students.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Companion Animal Nutrition Research
Conduct both fundamental and applied research focused on companion animal nutrition, metabolism, and pet food science.
Feline Protein & Energy Metabolism
Investigate protein and energy requirements and metabolism in domestic cats to improve scientific understanding of feline nutritional physiology.
Indirect Calorimetry
Apply indirect calorimetry techniques to study energy metabolism and physiological processes in companion animals.
Stable Isotope Techniques
Use stable isotope methods to investigate metabolic processes and nutrient utilization.
Feline Feeding Trials
Conduct and coordinate cat feeding trials and support the planning, execution, and analysis of animal nutrition studies.
Research Method Development
Develop, validate, and execute detailed research methodologies and experimental protocols.
Laboratory & Statistical Analysis
Perform laboratory analyses and contribute to the statistical analysis and interpretation of research data.
Pet Food Processing & Diet Formulation
Gain exposure to the full continuum of raw material selection, diet formulation, food processing, and nutritional outcomes.
The fellow will work in a new facility at Western Star Global Grain and Food Science, which includes analytical laboratories and pilot-scale processing capabilities, allowing research diets to be produced on site.
Scientific Writing & Publications
Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, research reports, and scientific publications based on project findings.
Grant Development
Contribute to grant proposals and other funding applications to support new and ongoing research projects.
Graduate Student Mentorship
Participate in the mentorship and supervision of graduate students and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
🔬 Research Focus
This postdoctoral position focuses on understanding important aspects of companion animal nutrition and metabolism, with a particular emphasis on domestic cats.
The research may involve:
- Protein metabolism in cats
- Energy metabolism and nutrient requirements
- Feline feeding trials
- Indirect calorimetry
- Stable isotope techniques
- Animal physiology and nutrition
- Pet food formulation
The position provides an opportunity to work across the full research pipeline, from basic nutritional and physiological research to practical pet food applications.
👨🔬 Your Role
The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to:
- Lead research projects focused on companion animal nutrition and metabolism.
- Investigate protein and energy requirements in domestic cats.
- Conduct and coordinate feline feeding trials.
- Apply indirect calorimetry and stable isotope techniques where relevant.
- Develop and validate research methodologies and experimental protocols.
- Perform laboratory analyses.
- Conduct statistical analysis and interpretation of research data.
- Manage multiple research responsibilities and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Engage with industry partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the broader research activities of the K-State Pet Food Program.
🎯 Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- A Ph.D. in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and research activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Experience developing and executing detailed research protocols.
- Strong scientific writing skills.
- A record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- A creative and rigorous approach to scientific research.
- Interest in working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
The following experience will be considered an advantage:
- Hands-on experience working with domestic cats.
- Experience with indirect calorimetry.
- Experience using stable isotope techniques.
- Research experience related to protein and energy metabolism.
- Knowledge of feline behavior.
- Background in companion animal nutrition.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct both fundamental and applied research in companion animal nutrition.
- Hands-on experience studying protein and energy metabolism in domestic cats.
- Training and research exposure in indirect calorimetry and stable isotope techniques.
- Experience conducting and coordinating feline feeding trials.
- Access to modern analytical laboratories and pilot-scale food processing facilities.
- Opportunity to produce and evaluate research diets on site.
- Exposure to the full process of raw material selection, diet formulation, food processing, and nutritional outcomes.
- Experience as part of the interdisciplinary K-State Pet Food Program.
- Opportunities to interact with industry partners and stakeholders.
- Experience translating fundamental scientific discoveries into practical applications for companion animal health and the pet food industry.
- Opportunities to mentor graduate students and strengthen research leadership skills.
💼 Position Details
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Institution: Kansas State University
Laboratory: Pezzali Lab
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
Programme: K-State Pet Food Program
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Research Focus: Companion Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Primary Research Model: Domestic Cats
Key Research Areas: Protein Metabolism | Energy Metabolism | Feline Nutrition | Pet Food Science
Research Techniques: Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotope Techniques | Feeding Trials | Laboratory Analysis | Statistical Analysis
Research Environment: Fundamental and Applied Research | Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Industry Engagement
Facility: Western Star Global Grain and Food Science
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027
🧪 Key Technical Skills
The role involves experience or familiarity with:
- Companion animal nutrition
- Feline nutrition
- Domestic cat research
- Animal metabolism
- Protein metabolism
- Energy metabolism
- Indirect calorimetry
- Stable isotope techniques
- Animal feeding trials
- Peer-reviewed publication
- Graduate student mentorship
- Pet food formulation
- Food processing
- Animal physiology
- Research project management
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following by email:
- Cover Letter summarizing your research experience, career goals, and research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Contact Information for Three Professional References.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to:
📩 Email: petfood@ksu.edu
Please use the following email subject line:
Postdoctoral Fellow Position – [Your Name]
Applicants should highlight their relevant experience in animal science, veterinary medicine, nutrition, metabolism, companion animal research, indirect calorimetry, stable isotope techniques, and scientific research.
📅 Key Date
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027
The start date may offer flexibility for outstanding candidates.
📌 Job Details
Institution: Kansas State University
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
Laboratory: Pezzali Lab
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Research Area: Companion Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Primary Research Focus: Protein and Energy Metabolism in Domestic Cats
Qualification: Ph.D. in Animal Science | Veterinary Medicine | Biochemistry | Nutrition | Related Discipline
Key Techniques: Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotope Techniques
Research Activities: Feline Feeding Trials | Laboratory Analysis | Statistical Analysis | Research Protocol Development
Preferred Experience: Domestic Cats | Feline Behavior | Protein and Energy Metabolism | Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotopes
Additional Research Exposure: Pet Food Processing | Diet Formulation | Pilot-Scale Processing
Programme: K-State Pet Food Program
Industry Exposure: Collaboration with Industry Partners and Stakeholders
Application Mode: Email
Application Email: petfood@ksu.edu
Required Documents: Cover Letter | CV | Three Professional References
Email Subject: Postdoctoral Fellow Position – [Your Name]
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027
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