Student Research Assistants in Animal Nutrition

20%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

We currently have several ongoing in vitro and animal projects related to the following topics:

• Dietary interventions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrogen) from dairy cows
• Amino acid requirements, nitrogen efficiency, and energy x protein interactions in dairy cows
• Precision livestock technology (wearable sensors and computer vision), including data science and modeling work with the goal to improve animal welfare

We are looking for Student Research Assistants in Animal Nutrition starting as soon as possible.

Job description

In this position, you will be assisting post-doctoral researchers and doctoral students in preparations for experiments and sample collection. In addition, you will sample collection during animal experiments (may require LTK20 certificate) and in vitro experiments. Furthermore, you will sample processing and laboratory analysis. Data processing and analysis will be another part of this postion.

Your profile

• You must be a student at ETH Zurich 
• You must have a good command of English 
• You must have a good knowledge and understanding of animal nutrition

Your workplace

Your workplace

We offer

• An opportunity to work in an international team conducting groundbreaking research
• 15 hours/week during semester, more hours during semester breaks (according to ETH employment rules)
• Hourly rate according to ETH rules (from 1.1.2024  30.70CHF/hour)

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For further information about this position please contact Mutian Niu, [email protected]  (no applications) or Elli Broxham Stahl [email protected]  (no applications).

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.