Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Sciences

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland 
Institute: Institute of Agricultural Sciences 
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Temporary contract, 3 years

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What we offer at Nestlé

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.  

Learn more about the Institute of Agricultural Sciences here.

We are looking for an Associate Specialist Manure Management, to initiate manage and support collaborative research projects. The focus will be on combining ideas from various scientific fields to develop carbon reduction and nutrient management strategies, with a particular emphasis on manure management. The goal is to achieve multiple benefits at the system level, including improved livelihoods and long-term environmental change.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context. 

 
A Day in the Life of an Associate Specialist Manure Management

• Drive new ideas and discoveries in manure and nutrient management systems and environmental impact
• Conduct scientific studies on manure management and nutrient cycling for revenue generation, GHG emissions reduction, soil health improvement, and regenerative agriculture
• Test and validate technologies in real-life research farm conditions
• Contribute to publications, communications, and patents
• Support technology transfer to Nestlé Product and Technology Center/Operation teams
• Provide advice and support for research in agricultural systems, environmental impact, and regenerative agriculture
• Communicate project results to scientific and business audiences

What will make you successful

• Ph.D. in agricultural or livestock sciences, sustainability, or environmental sciences, with a specific focus on greenhouse gas emissions in manure and nutrient management
• 3 years research experience in environmental sustainability within agricultural operations, preferably with expertise in dairy cattle, including proficiency in study design, methods, analysis, and data interpretation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues related to manure and fertilizer management
• Proven track record of effective scientific communication, including presenting at scientific meetings
• Fluent in English

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
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