Doctoral student / Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of animal nutrition and nutrition physiology
Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.
Support us from 01.02.2025 in part-time (50 %) as a
Doctoral student / Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/d)
in the field of animal nutrition and nutrition physiology
In accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, the position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis at the Chair of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition and Nutrition Physiology at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and Environmental Management with the opportunity for own academic qualification. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).
As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 2 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.
Your tasks at a glance
- Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG
- Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen
- Collaboration on scientific projects of the professorship focused on molecular animal nutrition; the aim of the professorship's scientific projects is to improve the health and performance of livestock through innovative feeding regimes.
Your qualifications and competences
- Completed scientific university studies in Agricultural or Nutritional Sciences
- Knowledge in the field of computer applications (Windows office: Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Experience in literature research using databases (Pubmed)
- Good knowledge of the German and English languages
Our offer to you
- Integration into an innovative research project alongside interdisciplinary collaboration with excellent scientists
- Opportunity to develop a scientific profile with the opportunity to do a doctorate
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
- Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact mr. Prof. K. Eder by e-mail (klaus.eder@ernaehrung.uni-giessen.de).
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Due to the women's support plan, there is an obligation to increase the proportion of women. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by February 4th, 2025, indicating reference number 756/09. We look forward to receiving your application.