Do you want to work as a researcher on one of the most current challenges within agriculture? And are you looking for a position where scientific research, practice, and policy directly converge? Then this vacancy is definitely for you! Within a research domain, a specialized group focuses on air emissions from livestock farming, such as ammonia, particulate matter, nitrous oxide, methane, CO₂, and odor.
The reduction of emissions is a particularly current research topic today: how can agricultural businesses further reduce their emissions and which techniques work in practice? To answer these questions, we develop and refine measurement methods, research and test sustainable agricultural techniques, and build calculation models for emission inventories. In this way, we build scientific knowledge that helps advance both agricultural practice and policy.
As a researcher, you will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers, research support staff, and technicians and work at the intersection of practice-oriented research and policy support. The group participates in Flemish and European research projects and reference tasks for a policy domain. The position offers an excellent entry into research work, allowing you to delve deeply into the subject matter, gradually build expertise, and take on increasing responsibility.
You will thus work on a socially relevant theme and contribute directly, through your research, to the sustainability of agriculture.
What you do
- Work on one of the most current challenges within agriculture
- Directly bring together scientific research, practice
- Develop and refine measurement methods
- Research and test sustainable agricultural techniques
- Build calculation models for emission inventories
- Contribute to scientific knowledge that advances agricultural practice and policy
- Work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers, research support staff
- Work at the intersection of practice-oriented research and policy support
- Delve into the subject matter, build expertise, and take on responsibility
- Contribute to the sustainability of agriculture
What they ask
- Master's degree in a technical scientific field (e.g., bio-engineer, industrial engineer, veterinarian)
- Good knowledge of Excel and Python (e.g., running and adapting scripts)
- Basic knowledge of statistical data analysis (e.g., t-tests, linear models)
- Interest in and experience with literature research
- Fluent Dutch and English
- Driving license B
- For foreign diplomas: obtain equivalence recognition upon employment
Profile
- Analytical and communicative: clearly structure complex analyses and research results and present them in a visually appealing way
- Accurate and critical: work in an organized manner and have an eye for detail
- Eager to learn: be open to acquiring new knowledge and skills and actively apply them
- Dynamic and social: bring energy to the team, collaborate smoothly, and build constructive relationships
Practical
- Indefinite contract
- Recruitment in salary scale A165
- Possibility of hybrid work
- 35 vacation days (based on previous year's performance)
- Time off between Christmas and New Year
- Hospitalization and group insurance
- Commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport)
- Meal vouchers (€8/day)
- Possibility of bicycle leasing
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