Research Associate position in Ruminant Nutrition

A part-time position (65% of regular weekly working hours) is available. The position is limited to a term of 36 months.

Employment is within the framework of the BMLEH-funded collaborative project Emma², which focuses on efficiency and methane reduction in dairy farming.

We offer

• Excellent job opportunities in an innovative collaborative research project on the dairy cow and its rumen microbiome
• Opportunity for scientific work on an experimental farm and in the laboratory
• Further training in the field of dairy cow nutrition and rumen physiology
• Numerous opportunities for interaction within an interdisciplinary team of scientists
• The University of Göttingen offers a wide range of professional development opportunities (academic and soft skills).  

Your tasks

• Supervision and execution of in vitro rumen fermentation studies on an experimental farm
• Conducting and coordinating sample analyses (e.g., nutrient analyses), scientific analyses on the efficiency of dairy cows, statistical evaluation of the data
• Assisting with the processing of project requests, communication with project partners
• Contributing to project reports and scientific publications

 Your profile

• A very good completed Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine or related fields.
• Prior knowledge of issues related to ruminant nutrition and rumen fermentation/enteric methane emissions is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills
• Statistical knowledge, ideally with R
• Desirable: Prior knowledge of academic writing
• Willingness to travel within Germany
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of teamwork

 This position is intended to support the qualification of early-career researchers and offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.

The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It is also committed to being a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life and family. The university is particularly dedicated to the professional inclusion of employees with severe disabilities and therefore welcomes applications from people with severe disabilities. In cases of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. Any disability or equivalent status should be indicated in the application to ensure the applicant’s interests are protected. Please  submit

your application, including all relevant documents, by June 23, 2026, exclusively via the application portal http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76519 . For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hummel, Email: jhummel@gwdg.de, Tel. +49 551 39-23359

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