Researcher Swine; maternity cover & PhD trajectory

Researcher Swine (maternity cover & PhD trajectory)

Are you passionate about swine nutrition and research, and eager to contribute to innovative feeding concepts? Royal De Heus offers a unique opportunity: a combined position where you will first cover a maternity leave within our R&D Swine team in Ede (approximately 6 months, flexible duration), and subsequently continue into a PhD program at Ghent University (Belgium) focusing on piglet nutrition.

Ede, The Netherlands / Belgium, Ghent University

As a Researcher Swine you will play a key role in our research program. You will:

• Set up and conduct research trials at our Swine Nutrition Center De Elsenpas in the Netherlands.
• Collect data at our Swine Nutrition Center De Elsenpas, such as: weighing piglets, measuring feed intake and judging piglet health.
• Analyze results and translate them into clear recommendations for product development, nutritionists, and specialists.
• Contribute to new concepts, services, and feeding programs that are practically applicable for our customers.
• Report to the Group Manager Nutrition & Support Swine.
• In this temporary role, you will also contribute to designing an innovative PhD project in piglet nutrition. After approval, you will have the opportunity to continue as a PhD candidate at Ghent University, driving research that shapes the future of sustainable piglet nutrition.

• Completed MSc in Animal Sciences or a related field.
• Strong interest in research, data processing and reporting.
• Experience in swine nutrition and data analysis is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present results clearly.
• Communicative, creative, and a true team player.
• Fluent in English and comfortable working in an international environment.
• Willing to live in Ghent.

Royal De Heus provides a challenging role in an international and dynamic context. You will benefit from:

• A unique combined role: temporary maternity cover (approx. 6 months, flexible) followed by a PhD program.
• The opportunity to combine practical industry experience with academic research.
• Flexible working hours and an informal culture with short communication lines.
• Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.
• An environment that encourages entrepreneurship and new initiatives.

Are you ready to apply your expertise to the future of swine nutrition and take the next step towards a PhD? Apply via the button below.

• Erik Bruininx, Group Manager Nutrition & Support Swine ()

An assessment will be part of the procedure.

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