Job Description

This is how you can contribute

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Assume overall responsability for the Swine Research Group, encompassing strategic planning, scientific achievement and all technical and administrative functions (organisation, finances, personnel) Serve as central contact person for all questions and research related to pig and chicken production; establish and manage interdisciplinary project teams with representatives from -relevant Agroscope departments and external partners Secure project aquisition and third-party funding from competitive funding programmes, industry and other donors Lead knowledge transfer initiatives and public relations efforts Represent Agroscope in national and international committees and organisations for the promotion of forage production, grassland systems and sustainable animal production

This makes you unique

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PhD in agricultural sciences with a specialisation in animal production (pigs/poultry) and proven research experience in these areas Comprehensive expertise in monogastric animal nutrition Extensive professional network in the Swiss animal production sector and in-depth knowledge of the framework conditions Strong leadership skills, strong team spirit and convincing communication skills Good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and good English

In a nutshell

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We are looking for a strong leader with proven scientific expertise to stratecically drive and align research into pig and chicken production and strengthen its impact in practice and policy, and promote the sector's future development. Applicants with a strong team spirit and proven ability to establish and maintain national and international collaborations are particularly welcome.


Starting date: 01.07.2026
Type of employment: permanent
Reference no.: JRQ$540-16999
Place of work: Rte de la Tioleyre 4, 1725 Posieux

Good food, healthy environment

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Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.


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