Researcher Swine Nutrition

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What do we have to offer you?"

  • A strategically positioned research role combining science and practice within an internationally respected research institute.
  • Clear career development opportunities towards Senior Researcher or Consultancy roles, supported by targeted training and continuous professional development.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with international research institutes and participate in global projects.
  • An attractive total reward package with an all-inclusive salary range of €4.052 and € 6.478 per month (based on experience and qualifications), supplemented by an attractive pension scheme, generous vacation allowance, and a comprehensive set of secondary benefits.
  • Sustainable Employability Budget for personal development, training, or additional leave.
  • Flexible and hybrid working model (up to 50% remote work).
  • An informal, professional working culture with short communication lines and high autonomy.

Working at SFR

Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) is a leading independent research institute in animal nutrition, where more than 90 professionals work daily on advancing nutrition strategies for swine, dairy cattle, and poultry. Our work directly supports optimal animal health, welfare, sustainability, and end-product quality. Through close collaboration with clients and international partners, our research is translated into practical, real-world solutions with measurable impact.

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In short

Hours Fulltime (40)
Employment type Year contract
Category Research & Development
Location Lelystad

We are seeking a Researcher Swine Nutrition who combines scientific excellence with a strong applied and stakeholder-oriented mindset. In this role, you will act as a knowledge partner for the swine industry, translating research outcomes into practical nutritional strategies that support performance, sustainability, and innovation..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as a scientific and applied research partner for clients in the swine sector, translating industry challenges into robust research questions and experimental designs.
  • Initiate, lead, and coordinate nutrition research projects in close collaboration with consultants, laboratories, project management, and animal care teams.
  • Analyse data and interpret results, translating scientific findings into practical nutritional recommendations, reports, abstracts, and scientific publications.
  • Disseminate knowledge through courses, workshops, training sessions, conferences, and international symposia.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively contribute to business development and knowledge positioning of SFR.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • MSc or PhD degree in Animal Sciences or a related field, preferably with certification in laboratory animal science (art. 9).
  • Strong expertise in monogastric animal nutrition and digestive physiology.
  • Demonstrated interest in both academic and applied research, including data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex science into practical insights.
  • Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented professional with a strong learning mindset.
  • Fluent in English; willingness to learn Dutch (language support provided).

JOIN US!

Do you want to make a tangible impact on the future of swine nutrition by combining scientific excellence with practical application? Then we invite you to join Schothorst Feed Research.

For questions, contact Francesc Molist (R&D Director) at number +31 621857065 or email: FMolist@schothorst.nl

To Apply send your motivation letter and resume to Human Resources email: HR@schothorst.nl


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