PreDoc in Animal Nutrition

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Freie Universität Berlin is looking for a PhD-level Researcher in the Institute of Animal Nutrition, focusing on optimizing feeding concepts for animals. Candidates will participate in scientific studies, teaching, and curriculum development in a dynamic research environment.

Leistungen

Modern lab equipment

Opportunities for scientific development

Support for professional planning

Networking connections

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
• Interest in animal nutrition with experience ideally in this field.
• Proficiency in scientific literature and working methods.

Aufgaben

• Planning, conducting, and evaluating scientific studies on nutritional issues.
• Participation in research and teaching activities.
• Preparation of scientific publications and conference contributions.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Initiative

Statistical Analysis

Ausbildung

Master Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

R

SPSS

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Freie Universität Berlin Department Veterinärmedizin Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute of Animal Nutrition is part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Freie Universität Berlin. It focuses on the research and optimization of feeding concepts for farm and companion animals. The central topics include:

• Effects of feed composition on animal health and well-being
• Interaction of feed components with gut microbiota and their impact on immune function and intestinal integrity
• Sustainable feeding strategies and alternative nutrient sources considering both animal health and ecological/economic aspects

We offer

• A committed, interdisciplinary research team and modern lab equipment
• Opportunities for scientific development in a cutting-edge field relevant to animal health and sustainability
• National and international research network connections
• Support for professional development and career planning (e.g., specialist recognition, ECVCN residency, PhD, habilitation, further education)
• Interest in animal nutrition and interdisciplinary research, ideally with some experience in this field;
• proficiency in scientific literature and basic knowledge of scientific working methods; Experience in statistical analysis (e.g., R, SPSS, or similar)
• Fluent written and spoken German and English skills; teamwork skills, initiative, and a structured, reliable working style.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Participation in research and teaching in the field of animal nutrition, particularly within the framework of third-party funded projects at the institute;

Planning, conducting, and evaluating scientific studies on nutritional issues in farm animals and/or companion animals;

Participation in the supervision of students (e.g., courses, theses, laboratory internships);
Participation in the care of the animal population;
Participation in the preparation of scientific publications, conference contributions, and project reports;
This activity serves the individual's own academic qualification (a doctorate in medicine or veterinary medicine or PhD; a corresponding doctoral project is expressly desired).

Specific Requirements

Completed university degree in veterinary medicine; veterinary approbation (license).