Postdoctoral Researcher in Dairy Nutrition and Management for the Ruminant Production Program [ref. 148/24]

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Dairy Nutrition and Management for the Ruminant Production Program [ref. 148/24]

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Offer DescriptionIRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD related to Nutrition, Health and Welfare to join the We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities in the field of dairy (nutrition and management) focused on improving the sustainability of dairy production.

• Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the activities of the research Program, performing scientific and technical tasks, taking part in the planning and execution of the experiments to ensure the achievement of milestones of research projects.
• Perform literature review, data collection and management, involving statistical analysis.
• Contribute to the scientific production of the research and innovation activities of the Program.
• Actively contribute to fund-rising through the preparation and submission of project proposals for public competitive calls and for contracts with the private sector, as well reporting process, such as writing progress and final reports of research activities.
• Identify opportunities for cutting-edge research and innovation to address strategic priorities of the Ruminant Production Program.
• Contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit in the Ruminant Production Program within the Animal Production Area, fostering collaboration and integration activities.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Animal Science or similar specialized in dairy cattle.
• Post-doctoral research experience (desirable international)
• Proved research skills: experience on project proposal writing, literature review, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, scientific article writing.
• Dissemination skills: presentation/communication skills, and technical writing.
• Capacity to successfully develop collaborative research links with national and international research organizations, and the ability to interact closely with private companies. The successful candidate will be expected to attract funds from private and public sectors for research, interact with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit and foster and add to further collaboration and integration and manage staff and resources assigned to the research program.
• Develop a critical mass in the area, by interacting with the other researchers of the team and building a dynamic team of researchers, post-doctoral researchers(s) and post-graduate student.
• Driving licence.
• Ability for flexible work (schedules and locations).

Desirable requirements:

• Experience on assessment of the effects of nutrition and management on performance, animal wellbeing, and nitrogen and methane emissions.
• Expertise in methodological approaches to analyse in vitro and in vivo digestibility, nutrient balance, metabolism, and studies to evaluate the environmental impact of nutrition and management.
• Statistical knowledge for the analysis of models related to animal science studies.

• Languages:
• Proficiency in English.
• Catalan and Spanish are valued.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequired qualifications and experience:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Animal Science or similar specialized in dairy cattle.
• Post-doctoral research experience (desirable international)
• Proved research skills: experience on project proposal writing, literature review, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, scientific article writing.
• Dissemination skills: presentation/communication skills, and technical writing.
• Capacity to successfully develop collaborative research links with national and international research organizations, and the ability to interact closely with private companies. The successful candidate will be expected to attract funds from private and public sectors for research, interact with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit and foster and add to further collaboration and integration and manage staff and resources assigned to the research program.
• Develop a critical mass in the area, by interacting with the other researchers of the team and building a dynamic team of researchers, post-doctoral researchers(s) and post-graduate student.
• Driving licence.
• Ability for flexible work (schedules and locations).

Desirable requirements:

• Experience on assessment of the effects of nutrition and management on performance, animal wellbeing, and nitrogen and methane emissions.
• Expertise in methodological approaches to analyse in vitro and in vivo digestibility, nutrient balance, metabolism, and studies to evaluate the environmental impact of nutrition and management.
• Statistical knowledge for the analysis of models related to animal science studies.

• Languages:
• Proficiency in English.
• Catalan and Spanish are valued.

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Agricultural productsAdditional InformationBenefitsEmployee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45h of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, Conciliation schedule.Selection processTimings in the Recruitment Process of ref. 148/24 Postdoctoral Researcher in Dairy Nutrition and Management for the Ruminant Production Program30 natural daysPublication and diffusion of the job advertisement on IRTA’s website, EURAXESS Jobs, social media and other specific recruitment places.5 following working daysDistribution of the pre-selected CVs which matching eligibility criteria to the Recruitment Committee. Communication via e-mail with the not pre-selected candidates who will not be further included in the process.20 following working daysRecruitment Committee:– Communication via e-mail with the not-selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.– Interview with selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.– Accord of the Recruitment Committee stating the selected candidate and detailed reasoning for the decline of the rest of the candidates.– Communication via e-mail with the interviewed and not-selected candidates10 following working daysProvision by the selected candidate of requested legal and official documentation to the HR department to coordinate the start of the candidate.Second half 2024Start of employmentWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IRTA Country Spain State/Province Girona GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityCaldes de Montbui WebsiteStreetTorre Marimon Crta. C-59, Km. 12,1 Postal Code08140STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona

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Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:39:43 GMT

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