PhD Position in Sustainable Pig Production > > Joboolo CH :
Company : Agroscope Location : From : Neuvoo CH
| -Conduct trials with grower-finisher pigs at the animal research facility of Agroscope Posieux -Conduct nitrogen balance studies and Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry measurements on live animals and carcasses, organize and help at the abattoir during tissue collection -Conduct biochemical and histochemistry analysis of muscle tissue and the small intestine -Collaboration with partners (academic and industrial) partners of the Re-Livestock project | -Master's degree in veterinary medicine, animal or nutritional sciences, or biology -Basic knowledge of pig nutrition and pig physiology is essential, and first-hand lab experience would be a plus -Candidates who have previous experience with experimental pig work are desired.
-Knowledge of two official Swiss languages.
Very good knowledge of written and spoken English About us Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector.
Its researchers carry out their work at a number of sites in Switzerland.
Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2025:
Posieux FR), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
The objectives of the Swine Research Group are to optimize the genetic potential of pigs by evaluating appropriate economically suitable feeding strategies, which allow producing pork of excellent quality.
The project builds upon earlier studies of the host group.
| We offer an intriguing job in a dynamic work environment, as well as thorough training and a modern research infrastructure.
Flexible working hours and good social benefits are among the perks of this position.
The Federal Administration is attentive to the different needs and backgrounds of its employees and promotes diversity.
Equal treatment is a top priority.
- Agronomy/Food Science - Agronomie/Science alimentaire - Agronomie/Lebensmittelingenieur - Life Sciences - Sciences de la vie - Biowissenschaften - Reference:
