The selected person will be responsible for (but not limited to):
– Review the state of the art, (including scientific and grey literature), of:
– existing trials involving the study of the use of additives in livestock as a measure to reduce methane emissions form ruminants’ fermentation.
– Creation of databases and technical analysis of the data collected.
– Contribute to the development of a written report and potentially a scientific article
– Contribute to develop materials for communicating the results to the relevant stakeholders.
The selected person will be physically located in Leioa (Bizkaia) at the UPV-EHU Science Park, at BC3 facilities. The selected person will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Agustin del Prado (project coordinator at BC3) and in close collaboration with Dr. Guillermo Pardo, according to the needs of the project. The applicant is expected to comply with the standards of conduct and ethics imposed by the host institution (BC3).
Experience / skills required:
- Knowledge in biotechnology applied to climate change in livestock.
- Experience in the desktop analysis of GHG mitigation measures at the animal level.
- Bachelor’s degree in the field related to the project.
- Fluency in Spanish and English, demonstrable.
- Demonstrable expertise in data meta-analysis and in the use of spreadsheets and word processors.
- Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal and analytical skills.
Desirable experience / skills:
- Experience on analysis of additives use to reduce CH4 emissions from ruminants
- International experience
Benefits and work environment:
- The selected person will join the Terrestrial Ecosystems research line at BC3.
- 35 hours a week
- 30 days of vacation per year for a full working year.
- Possibility of participating in internal training, learning or corporate social responsibility activities of the centre
- Excellent working environment
