Postdoctoral Researcher in Economic Evaluation of Innovative Grassland-Based Livestock Systems | Postdoctorant/e dans l'évaluation économique de systèmes d'élevage innovants basés sur les herbages
Agroscope
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead the economic evaluation component of interdisciplinary research projects, focusing primarily on the AgroForageTree project. Key responsibilities include developing the evaluation concept and data collection methodology for innovative agroforestry systems (fodder tree hedges) implemented across seven farms in Western Switzerland. This involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary research groups, collecting necessary data, and assessing the profitability of these systems compared to traditional grassland methods, including conducting sensitivity analyses to manage uncertainty. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the PeaMaps project by evaluating the economic sustainability of dairy cows with varying productivity levels in mountain agriculture using full cost accounting. A crucial aspect is publishing findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and participating in knowledge transfer activities. This position offers an enriching scientific environment and flexible working conditions for someone passionate about the economics of resilient livestock systems.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Agricultural Economics with very good knowledge of livestock farming and its practical aspects.
Experience
- Proven research experience based on farm economic data.
- Strong interest in developing innovative production systems to address current and future challenges in grassland-based livestock farming.
- Collaborative spirit, capable of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Languages
Additional
- The position is based in Tänikon (Eastern Switzerland) with the possibility of remote work. Regular travel to the Agroscope site in Posieux (Western Switzerland) and to the studied farms is a prerequisite.