Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego we Wrocławiu

Job position: Scholarship grantee / Student / PhD student

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in animal science,
2. ability to work independently and in a group,
3. high communication skills,
4. good background in planning experiments, data analysis and writing scientific publications,
5. computer skills in the MS Office environment and the statistical package,
6. fluent in spoken and written English.

Description of duties:

The own research carried out so far has shown that biochar (BC) as a feed additive improves eggshell resistance to crushing and eggshell thickness, which are critical parameters in poultry production.
Our research will investigate the dietary BC of different surface areas to analyse its effect on eggshell formation efficiency and uterus protein secretion since this parameter was not studied so far.  

Tasks:

1. Production, modification and characterization of produced biochars,
2. Monitoring laying hens' performance and egg quality assessment (eggshell thickness and strength),
3. Data collection and analysis,
4. Preparing periodic reports and materials for scientific publications.

Submission deadline: 31.08.2023

Offer submission format: email

Terms of employment:

• Scholarship: PLN 5,000 (gross gross) per month for 12 months with the possibility of an extension,
• Planned start of work: October 1, 2023.

Required documents:

1. Motivation letter,
2. Detailed CV, including a brief description of research interests, education, previous employment, research achievements, publication list, and relevant information,
3. Copy of Bachelor’s or Master’s diploma,
4. Optionally: copies of certificates documenting skills and achievements relevant to the job,
5. Contact details of at least one reference (letters of recommendation are optional).

Please submit your documents: sebastian.opalinski@upwr.edu.pl

Candidates may be requested additional information or invited to an online interview with representatives of the recruitment commission between the 4th and 8th of September 2023

The Information Clause for candidates for employees participating in the recruitment process can be found at University website.

W celu otrzymania dodatkowych informacji dot. rozstrzygnięcia konkursu prosimy o kontakt pod adresem: centrum.rozliczania@upwr.edu.pl.