(Closed) Post-Doctoral Position in Dairy Cattle Welfare
Please note – we are no longer accepting applications for these roles. Please watch our website for future opportunities! UBC’s Animal Welfare Program is inviting applications for post-doctoral scholars, starting in the summer/fall of 2023. The duration of the position will be one year, with the potential of renewal for another year. Scholars will be expected […]
Congratulations to two AWP BSc Graduates Who Received Awards at Graduation!
We would like to congratulate two of the Animal Welfare Program’s Applied Animal Biology BSc Graduates for their academic achievements. Amalia Urloiu and Meghan Lok were recognized with their respective awards on June 1st, the day of The Faculty of Land and Food Systems’ convocation. Both students have held Work Learn positions with the AWP […]
Welcoming Visiting Scientist Pascal Savary
Dr. Pascal Savary has joined the Animal Welfare Program for two months as a visiting scientist. Visiting scientists contribute to the exchange of ideas throughout the program, conducting their own research work while also engaging in activities with students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty during their time in residence. Learn about Dr. Savary’s research interests and […]
Congratulations to these Spring 2023 Graduates who have worked with the AWP this past year!
Anna Ratuski – Anna completed her PhD with the Animal Welfare Program this spring. Dr. Ratuski studied conceptual and applied approaches to environmental enrichment for mice and rats living in laboratories. Her work demonstrates how species-appropriate changes to conventional laboratory housing can allow for the expression of motivated behaviours and improve rodent welfare. Read about […]