Researcher for the Animal Welfare Program [ref. 63/23]

IRTA is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Researcher with a PhD related to Veterinary Science or related Animal Sciences to join the Animal Welfare Program. We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience in Poultry Welfare on farm, transport, and at slaughter who also are passionate to conduct research and innovation activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the High scientific and technological impact projects within the field of the welfare of turkey and other poultry species both on farm, transport and at slaughter.
- Support the research in rabbit and fish welfare both on-farm, transport, and at the slaughter.
- Lead, plan and/or participate in the design and planning of future research activities on poultry welfare, including grant applications to both national and international competitive research calls.
- Interact with farmers and poultry associations.
- Write reports and scientific articles on progress of the designated projects.
- Supervise the PhD candidates and technical personnel that will support the research projects.
- Contribute in the positioning of the Animal Welfare Program as group of excellence through regular peer-reviewed publications, contributions at national and international congresses.
- Strengthen the research collaboration between IRTA and other national and international research groups in the framework of animal welfare.
- Provide technical support in animal welfare of poultry to regional, national and EU administrations as requested.
- Actively disseminate research findings through appropriate forum and to ensure maximum impact.

IRTA
is a research institute owned by the Government of Catalonia ascribed to the Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda. IRTA is one of the CERCA centers of excellence of the Catalan Research System. Our purpose is to contribute to the modernization, competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, food and aquaculture sectors, the supply of healthy and quality foods for consumers and, generally, improving the welfare and prosperity of the society. We are granted by the EU with the HRS4R distinction for “HR Excellence in Research” and thus we offer a rich environment for knowledge development and exchange where to develop a scientific career, and possibilities for professional promotion according to the attained achievements. Check our initiatives herehere.