POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN DAIRY BEEF NUTRITION FOR THE RUMINANT 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 on dairy beef nutrition, health and welfare focused on studying the arrival period of calves to the rearing facilities including studies on management strategies during transport, nutritional strategies at arrival, and management strategies to reduce bovine respiratory disease.Head of the Program: Dr Maria DevantProgram’s key researcher/s for this position: Dr Sònia MartíJob location: IRTA - Torre MarimonFull-time position: 37.5 h/weekTerms of appointment: Full time position for 3 years.Gross annual Salary: 33,409 € in 14 payments (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.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 Beef or Dairy 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 candidates.Ability for flexible work (schedules and locations).Driving licence.Desirable requirements:Experience in assessment of the effects of stressful periods on health and welfare.Experience in assessment of the effects of nutrition on gut health.Experience in research related to bovine respiratory disease.Statistical knowledge in analysing models related to animal science studies.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 149/24 and upload your CV and motivation letter until 03/11/2024. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.