Source: Iowa Pork Industry Center
The Iowa Pork Industry Center is seeking qualified, motivated students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the swine industry. Undergrads majoring in animal science or related fields and veterinary students with swine or large animal focus are encouraged to apply for IPIC's paid swine research internship during summer 2019.

The full-time position will provide opportunities in research, experimental design, networking and more.

During the 10- 11 week internship, the student will work with IPIC faculty and staff and swine industry partners on an applied research project. The intern will gain experience and exposure to the swine industry via research, extension and direct industry contact. Under supervision, the intern will be responsible for data collection for a trial related to reducing mortality in a commercial swine barn. Other responsibilities of the internship will include collaborating with IPIC faculty/staff partners to develop experimental protocol, analyze experimental data and write a report of project results and outcomes. If possible, the intern will also contribute to an abstract and poster/presentation at a scientific conference.

The application deadline is Nov. 30.

IPIC is comprised of faculty and staff at Iowa State who work in swine-related areas and are dedicated to improving pork production efficiency through innovative research and distribution of new knowledge to pork producers.