IRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD related to Nutrition, Health and Welfare to join the Ruminant Production Program. We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities focused on improving sustainability and meat quality through nutrition and management practices of beef production.
Head of the Program : Dra. Maria Devant
Job location : Torre Marimon and IRTA Monells
Full-time position : 37.5 h / week
Terms of appointment : temporary position for 3 years
Salary : 34,077€ (category F)
Employee 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.
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.
* Lead and actively contribute to fundraising through the preparation and submission of project proposals for public competitive calls and for contracts with the private sector, as well as reporting processes, 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 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 a relevant field such as Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Animal Science or similar specialized in beef cattle.
* Post-doctoral research experience (desirable international).
* Proven research skills : experience in 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.
Desirable Requirements :
* Experience in assessing the effects of nutrition and management on performance, environmental impact, meat quality, and animal wellbeing.
* Expertise in methodological approaches to analyze in vitro and in vivo digestibility, nutrient balance, metabolism, and studies to evaluate the environmental impact and meat quality of nutrition and management.
* Expertise in the evaluation of sensors and images in beef farming activities (feeding intake, behavior abnormalities).
* Expertise in the evaluation of sensors to measure methane and ammonia emissions.
* Statistical knowledge to analyze models related to animal science studies.
* Ability for flexible work (schedules and locations).
Languages :
* Proficiency in English.
* Catalan and Spanish are valued.
Application Process :
If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply via our Recruitment Platform to the job post with reference 45 / 25 and upload your CV and motivation letter until 20 / 04 / 2025. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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