Researcher in Pig Welfare, Health, and Gut Microbiota

The appointee will contribute to research on the effects of housing systems and feeding strategies on pig welfare, health, performance and gut microbiota. Tasks include literature review, development of data collection plans, observational assessments and collection of farm records at farms outside the Emilia-Romagna region, requiring travel. The appointee will manage and transport samples, organise databases, perform statistical analyses, interpret results, and contribute to reports and scientific publications. Activities do not involve animal handling or direct biological sampling.