Animal Science Professor: Ruminant Nutrition

Unist; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Professor or Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Animal Science. The appointee will conduct research and teach in ruminant nutrition, production physiology, and sustainable livestock systems.

The role may be filled at multiple ranks depending on merit and career stage. The position emphasizes research leadership, teaching excellence, and international collaboration, with a focus on cattle and sheep within sustainable food systems.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree by end of the application period.
• Experience leading scientific research.
• Ability to provide research-based teaching.
• International cooperation in research presence.

Responsibilities

• Research and teaching in ruminant nutrition and production physiology.
• Focus on cattle and sheep and sustainable production systems.
• Collaborate with animal science researchers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Ruminant nutrition

Data analytics

Teaching skills

Circular economy

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Professor or Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Animal Science. The appointee will conduct research and teach in ruminant nutrition, production physiology, and sustainable livestock systems.

The role may be filled at multiple ranks depending on merit and career stage. The position emphasizes research leadership, teaching excellence, and international collaboration, with a focus on cattle and sheep within sustainable food systems.