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.
Vacancy opened
Ede, The Netherlands / Belgium, Ghent University
fulltime
MSc
Your responsibilities
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. .
- Collecting 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.
Your profile
- 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
What we offer
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
Application
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.
For more information
- Erik Bruininx, Group Manager Nutrition & Support Swine (ebruininx@deheus.com)
- Lucas Ligtenberg, Manager Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (recruitment@deheus.com)
An assessment will be part of the procedure.
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