UC Davis Department of Animal Science

🚨 Now Hiring at UC Davis! 🚨

The Kebreab Lab in the Department of Animal Science is recruiting an Assistant Project Scientist focused on advancing mitigation of enteric methane emissions through the use of feed additives and other novel approaches.

💼 Salary range: $76,700-$97,600
📍 Location: Davis, CA
📅Apply by: April 4, 2026

👉 Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07547

Please share with colleagues and researchers who may be interested!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day dinner idea… handled.

The Meat Lab is selling Corned Beef Brisket for $6.99/lb and Tri-Tip for $7.99/lb right now. If corned beef is on your St. Paddy’s Day menu, this is a pretty solid excuse to grab some.

Run… before the rest of Davis realizes this and it disappears. 🥩🍀

💵 Cash or Check Only

Meat Sales Open:
Thursday & Friday | 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Located in Cole C Facility

📢 We’re Hiring at UC Davis!

The Alfaro Lab in the Department of Animal Science at University of California, Davis is recruiting a Specialist focused on aquaculture and marine animal science research.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute advanced research in:
🐟 Marine & aquatic animal physiology
🧬 Immunology, metabolomics & multi-omics approaches
🌊 Environmental stress & nutrition in aquaculture systems
🤝 Collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments

💼 Salary range: $93,200–$194,800
📍 Location: Davis, CA
📅Apply by: March 9, 2026

Join a dynamic research team advancing sustainable aquaculture and animal performance science.

👉 Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07516

Please share with colleagues, postdocs, and researchers who may be interested!

Specialist - Alfaro Lab University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

We’re ready for our Fall 2025 Grads! 💙💛

🎄🥩 Holiday Prime Rib Alert! 🥩🎄

UC Davis Meat Lab is now taking orders for their 21-Day Dry Aged USDA Choice Holiday Standing Rib Roasts — the perfect show-stopping centerpiece for your festive table!

📌 $60 non-refundable deposit due at order
💲 $23.99/lb
📅 Pick-Up Dates: December 18th & 19th

Have questions or want to place your deposit?
Contact Caleb Sehnert or stop by the Meat Lab during retail hours (Thu & Fri, 2–4 PM). Cash or check only. https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/facilities/cole/meat-lab

🔥 These sell fast — reserve yours before they’re gone!

(📸 See flyer for full details.)

📢 We’re Hiring!

UC Davis Animal Science is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science! 🐄🐑🐓🐷🐴

We’re looking for someone passionate about teaching, hands-on animal care, and supporting the next generation of animal science students.

✨ Teaching-focused • Student-centered • Big impact ✨

💼 Position: Assistant Professor of Teaching
📍 UC Davis – Department of Animal Science
📅 Apply by: January 16, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07421

Know someone perfect for this? Please share! 🌟

Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

📣 Now Hiring: Lecturer for Upcoming Animal Science & NPB Courses!

UC Davis is seeking a lecturer to teach several courses in the upcoming cycle, including:
🐔 ANS 137 – Avian Growth Laboratory
🔬 ANS 139 – Experimental Physiology Laboratory
🐑 ANS 144 – Beef Cattle & Sheep Production
🧬 NPB 121 – Physiology of Reproduction

These courses were not included in the original posting, so we’re spreading the word! If you or someone you know may be interested, please apply at the link below:

👉 Apply by December 8, 2025
🔗 https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07079

Please share with your network — we appreciate your help! 💛💙

🌿 Now Hiring: Assistant Project Scientist – UC Davis!

Join the Meyer Lab in the Department of Animal Science to advance research on greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and sustainable dairy systems.

📍 Location: Davis, CA
🎓 PhD required in Animal Science, Ag & Environmental Sciences, or related field
💰 Salary: $76,700–$97,600
🕒 Apply by: December 12, 2025 at 11:59pm

👉 Learn more & apply: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07405

Assistant Project Scientist-Meyer Lab University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

🌾🚜 Salute to the hands that feed us! 🚜🌾
Just watched this amazing tribute to agriculture and our farmers — their work is incredible and so vital. 💚
Check it out and share the love: https://youtu.be/GJcrjsdhAGI

Salute To Agriculture and Our Farmers! For the second year in a row, the UC Davis CLEAR Center proudly sponsored the Salute to Ag football game — a unique opportunity not just to celebrate agricul...

🌿 Now Hiring: Junior Specialist – Hess Lab, UC Davis! 🧬

Join a leading research team exploring microbiomes, molecular biology, and sustainable agriculture.

📍 Location: Davis, CA
💼 Salary: ~$55,000
🗓️ Apply by: Oct 24, 2025 (review begins)

Help with experiments, data analysis, lab management, and mentoring students while advancing sustainability through science! 🌾

👉 Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07361

Junior Specialist- Hess Lab University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

Calling all Equine Enthusiasts! Horse Day Early Bird registration closes this weekend! Be sure to register before Sunday to get in on discounted General Admission prices and to secure your lunch orders! For more information on the different presentations offered, visit the UC Davis Horse Barn page!

Hope to see you there!
https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horseday

The full 2025 UC Davis Horse Day schedule is officially here! Take a look at the fantastic line up of topics we have in store for our attendees on October 11th. If you want to get in on the action be sure to grab your tickets on our website!

https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/facilities/horsebarn/horse-day