Research manager Sustainable Animal Production > KU Leuven > Joboolo BE :
Company : KU Leuven Location : Leuven Flanders From : Talent BE
You set the strategy, you are responsible for the contract-based research focusing on sustainableanimalproduction, and you manage the related research activities at TRANSfarm.You represent in person the newly established animalproduction unit of TRANSfarm:
You detect internal and external opportunities and initiate joined research projects as well as industrial contract-based research;You actively explore funding opportunities via national and international funding programs and partners and take charge of its coordination;You enhance the visibility and outreach of TRANSfarm and ensure an expansion of the current network of industrial partners;You are responsible for setting up and implementing a quality control program;You are responsible for the data management and participate in scientific publications;Together with the valorisation manager, you are responsible for the valorisation of research results in your field.TRANSfarm KU Leuven is a modern research facility which focusses on different research domains within a circular bio-economy.
The goal is to upscale innovations, to further develop them and facilitate their market introduction.
TRANSfarm can rely on state-of-the-art research infrastructure on site to support this process.
Food production is an important global issue.
The growing need for healthy food for a growing population, the footprint of production systems and an ongoing transition to bio-based technologies demand a highly innovative agricultural sector.To support and expand this research area, TRANSfarm and its partners, are looking for an experienced researchmanagersustainableanimalproduction who focuses on poultry and swine production.TRANSfarm offers you a full time position with a main focus on innovation and personal development.The opportunity to be part of a team of colleagues with their own expertise and experience who strengthen each other through collaboration, support and collegiality.The opportunity to collaborate within domains and across domains with scientists and experts within knowledge centers and science institutions, always with a focus on sustainability and circularity.A green environment with a unique combination of an old farm complex and a modern research center. KU Leuven LeuvenFlanders
