POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN BEEF PRODUCTION FOR THE RUMIANT PRODUCTION PROGRAM

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 the sustainability and meat quality through nutrition and management practices of beef production.Head of the Program: Dra. Maria DevantProgram’s key researcher/s for this position: Maria DevantJob location: Torre Marimon and IRTA MonellsFull-time position (37.5 h/week)Terms of appointment: temporary position for 3 yearsSalary: 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 Responsabilites: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 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 ProgramContribute 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 Scientist with background in Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Animal Science or similar specialized in beef 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.Desirable requirements:Experience on assessment of the effects of nutrition, and management on performance, environmental impact, meat quality and animal wellbeing.Expertise in methodological approaches to analyse in vitro and in vivo digestibility, nutrient balance, metabolism, and studies to evaluate the environmental impact and meat quaility of nutrition and management.Expertise in the evaluation of sensors and images in beef farming activities (feeding intake, behaviour abnormalities).Expertise in the evaluation of sensors to measure methane and ammonia emissions.Statistical knowledge to analyze models related to animal science studiesAbility for flexible work (schedules and locations)Driver licence (required)Languages:Proficiency in EnglishCatalan and Spanish are valuedApplication 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.IRTA guarantees an open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process (OTM-R) to all registered candidacies avoiding thus any bias on gender, origin, age, ideology, or other circumstances that could be discriminatory. Candidates in a situation of social exclusion will be considered in the first place.