Smart Neutering - exploring the long-term consequences of sterilization in cats and dogs - ROMA_COMM25_02 – funded by Royal Canin SA – CUP C23C25001220007

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Padua
Posted on: 01/07/2026 Elapsing! Deadline: 16/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

07/MVET-05 - Clinical Veterinary Surgery And Obstetrics

Description

The project studies the impact of surgical sterilization on the development and prevention of specific health conditions associated with gonadal removal and risk factors using the large-scale global veterinary database from Banfield Veterinary Hospitals through a collaboration with members of the Royal Canin team

Compensation

22,500 Euro

Job posting website

https://protocollo.unipd.it/albo/

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Università di Padova, Dipartimento di Medicina Animale Produzioni e Salute - MAPS

Selection process

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The selection is carried out through the comparative evaluation of qualifications, scientific-professional curriculum, scientific productivity by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director of the structure. The Selection Committee shall be composed of three effective members, including the Scientific Supervisor and/or the Tutor, and at least one substitute member. For the comparative evaluation of candidates, the committee has 100 points at its disposal, of which:for qualifications: (max 30 score); for the scientific-professional curriculum (max 40 score); for scientific productivity (max 30 score)