Your Responsibilities
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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. xtzxhlp
For more information
* Erik Bruininx, Group Manager Nutrition & Support Swine ( )
* Lucas Ligtenberg, Manager Talent Acquisition & Recruitment ( )
An assessment will be part of the procedure.
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