Postdoc Position in Science and Practice: Are you fascinated by the improvement of livestock and livestock production systems? Do you feel you want to contribute to the scientific challenges in this field? Are you not afraid of big data and next-level statistics? And does your drive include educating the biosystems engineers of the future? Then we are looking for you! Developments in AI and IoT are changing agriculture, opening many opportunities for Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) technologies. Join us in advancing this field and improving the welfare and health of production animals, food quality, and security.
Postdoc Position in Science and Practice in Precision Livestock Farming
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Precision Livestock Farming
Location:
Wageningen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- University degree (MSc) and a PhD degree in livestock farming or biology, and sensing technology or advanced statistics
- Affinity with livestock systems within a broader biological and agricultural context
- Proven scientific ambition and performance in scientific publishing
- Experience with various types of teaching and a desire to develop further
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (Dutch is an advantage)
- Team player with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Female researchers are encouraged to apply
Job Description:
You will be involved in research, supervision, and education in the field of Precision Livestock Farming. Specific responsibilities include:
- Supervising ongoing PhD projects
- Acquiring new PhD projects
- Educational tasks (teaching, practicals, examination, coordination) in 2-3 BSc or MSc courses in biosystems engineering
- Supervising BSc and MSc theses and internships
- Collaborating with an international team of scientists and teaching staff from diverse backgrounds
How to Apply:
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website, which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
Last Date for Apply:
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 1 July, 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews in July 2024.
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Ir. Peter Groot Koerkamp, Professor Biosystems Engineering and Managing Chair Holder, at +31 317 48 08 31 or peter.grootkoerkamp@wur.nl.
For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, at vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl.
