Whether you’re exploring undergraduate research or pursuing graduate studies, the Ruminant Nutrition and Gut Microbiology Lab offers opportunities to contribute to research that improves animal health, production efficiency, sustainability, and food safety.
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Why join our lab?
Hands-on Research
Work directly with cattle, laboratory techniques, and microbiome research.
Real-World Impact
Help develop solutions that benefit beef and dairy producers.
Mentorship
Learn alongside faculty, graduate students, and research staff.
Professional Development
Build skills in research, scientific communication, and data analysis.
Opportunities
Undergraduate students
Perfect for students interested in gaining research experience while completing their degree.
You may assist with:
- Animal handling and sample collection
- Laboratory processing
- Data entry and organization
- Literature reviews
- Research support activities
- Microbiome and nutrition projects
Graduate students
Graduate students become active members of the research team and contribute to every stage of research projects.
Research experiences may include:
- Animal studies
- Experimental design
- Sample collection
- Laboratory analysis
- Microbial enumeration
- Rumen fermentation
- Microbiome research
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing and presentations
Successful students are:
- Curious and motivated
- Dependable and responsible
- Willing to learn
- Interested in livestock research
- Team-oriented
- Passionate about improving animal agriculture
How to Inquire
Prospective graduate students should submit:
- Brief statement of research interests
- Academic background
- Previous research or livestock experience
- Degree program of interest
- Career goals
- Current CV or résumé
Applicants should also explain why they are interested in research involving:
- Ruminant nutrition
- Microbial ecology
- Food safety
- Applied cattle production
Ready to get involved?
If you’re interested in joining the Ruminant Nutrition and Gut Microbiology Lab, we’d love to hear from you.