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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Companion Animal Nutrition & Metabolism | Kansas State University
Institution: Kansas State University
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
Research Group: Pezzali Lab
📍 Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
💼 Position Available: Postdoctoral Fellow – Companion Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
🔬 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 highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead and contribute to research projects focused on protein and energy requirements and metabolism in domestic cats.
The successful candidate will conduct research using advanced approaches, including indirect calorimetry and stable isotope techniques, while contributing to the development of innovative research methodologies and experimental protocols.
The fellow will become part of the interdisciplinary K-State Pet Food Program, gaining broad exposure to companion animal nutrition, pet food processing, and the wider pet food industry.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Companion Animal Nutrition & Metabolism
Conduct fundamental and applied research focused on companion animal nutrition and metabolism, with particular emphasis on domestic cats.
The research will investigate nutritional and physiological factors influencing animal health and metabolic outcomes.
Protein & Energy Metabolism in Cats
Study protein and energy requirements and metabolism in domestic cats using advanced research approaches.
The successful candidate will contribute to improving scientific understanding of feline nutritional physiology and metabolism.
Indirect Calorimetry
Apply indirect calorimetry techniques to investigate energy expenditure, metabolic processes, and nutritional requirements in companion animals.
Stable Isotope Techniques
Use stable isotope methodologies to investigate metabolic pathways and better understand protein and energy metabolism.
Feline Feeding Trials
Conduct and coordinate feline feeding trials and contribute to the planning, implementation, and analysis of companion animal nutrition studies.
Research Methodology & Experimental Protocols
Develop and validate research methodologies and experimental protocols to support high-quality and rigorous scientific research.
Laboratory & Statistical Analysis
Conduct laboratory analyses and perform statistical analyses to interpret complex research data and generate meaningful scientific findings.
Pet Food Research & Processing
Gain exposure to:
- Pet food processing
- Companion animal nutrition
- Pet food ingredients
- Diet formulation
- Animal studies
- Nutritional and physiological outcomes
The position offers the opportunity to understand the full research continuum, from raw material selection and diet formulation to processing, animal studies, and nutritional outcomes.
🎯 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.
- Develop and validate research methodologies and experimental protocols.
- Conduct laboratory and statistical analyses.
- Troubleshoot technical and experimental challenges.
- Manage multiple research responsibilities effectively.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Prepare research reports and contribute to grant proposals and funding applications.
- Mentor and supervise graduate students.
- Conduct independent research while working within a collaborative team.
- Present research findings through scientific publications and professional presentations.
- Contribute to new and emerging research projects within an interdisciplinary environment.
🧪 Research Focus
The research programme focuses on advancing scientific knowledge in companion animal nutrition, metabolism, and pet food science.
Key areas of research include:
- Protein metabolism in domestic cats
- Energy metabolism
- Feline nutritional requirements
- Indirect calorimetry
- Stable isotope techniques
- Feline feeding trials
- Pet food processing
- Diet formulation
- Animal physiology
- Nutritional outcomes
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct both fundamental and applied research, contributing to discoveries with real-world relevance for companion animal health and the pet food industry.
🎯 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should hold a PhD in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Experience troubleshooting technical and research challenges.
- The ability to develop and execute detailed research protocols.
- Strong scientific writing skills.
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- A rigorous and creative approach to scientific research.
- Interest in developing and leading new research projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
⭐ Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Candidates with the following experience will be particularly well suited for the position:
- Hands-on experience working with domestic cats.
- Experience using indirect calorimetry.
- Experience with stable isotope techniques.
- Research experience in protein and energy metabolism.
- Knowledge of feline behaviour.
- Experience conducting animal nutrition studies.
- Familiarity with companion animal physiology.
- Experience in pet food research.
- Strong scientific communication skills.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct both fundamental and applied research.
- Advanced research experience in companion animal nutrition and metabolism.
- Hands-on experience studying protein and energy metabolism in cats.
- Training and experience using indirect calorimetry and stable isotope techniques.
- Broad exposure to pet food processing and companion animal nutrition.
- Opportunity to understand the complete research process from ingredients and diet formulation to animal studies and nutritional outcomes.
- Access to a new research facility with modern laboratories and pilot-scale processing capabilities.
- Opportunity to produce research diets on-site.
- Experience working within the interdisciplinary K-State Pet Food Program.
- Exposure to industry partners and stakeholders in the pet food sector.
- Opportunities to translate fundamental scientific discoveries into practical solutions.
- Opportunity to contribute to research with real-world impact on companion animal health and the pet food industry.
🏭 Research Environment
The successful candidate will work within the Pezzali Lab at Kansas State University and will be part of the dynamic and interdisciplinary K-State Pet Food Program.
The position provides access to a new research facility, including:
- Modern office space
- Analytical laboratories
- Pilot-scale processing capabilities
- Facilities for on-site research diet production
The research environment enables the fellow to conduct research throughout the complete continuum of pet food science, from raw material selection and diet formulation to processing, animal studies, and physiological outcomes.
The fellow will also interact with industry partners and stakeholders, gaining valuable insights into how scientific discoveries can be translated into practical and actionable solutions.
💼 Position Details
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Focus: Companion Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Research Group: Pezzali Lab
Institution: Kansas State University
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Research Areas: Companion Animal Nutrition | Feline Nutrition | Animal Metabolism | Protein Metabolism | Energy Metabolism | Pet Food Science
Key Techniques: Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotope Techniques | Laboratory Analysis | Statistical Analysis
Research Programme: K-State Pet Food Program
Research Environment: Interdisciplinary and Collaborative
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027, with flexibility for outstanding candidates
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter summarising research experience, career goals, and research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications and enquiries should be sent to:
Email: petfood@ksu.edu
Please use the following subject line:
Postdoctoral Fellow Position – [Your Name]
📅 Key Dates
Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027
Start Date Flexibility: Available for outstanding candidates
📌 Job Details
Institution: Kansas State University
Department: Department of Grain and Food Science
Research Group: Pezzali Lab
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Research Focus: Companion Animal Nutrition & Metabolism
Research Programme: K-State Pet Food Program
Qualification: PhD Degree
Eligible Backgrounds: Animal Science | Veterinary Medicine | Biochemistry | Nutrition | Related Disciplines
Research Areas: Feline Nutrition | Companion Animal Nutrition | Protein Metabolism | Energy Metabolism | Pet Food Science
Key Techniques: Indirect Calorimetry | Stable Isotope Techniques | Laboratory Analysis | Statistical Analysis
Preferred Experience: Domestic Cats | Feline Behaviour | Animal Nutrition Research | Protein and Energy Metabolism
Key Skills: Research Protocol Development | Scientific Writing | Statistical Analysis | Independent Research | Research Collaboration
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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