Head of Forage Production and Grassland Systems Research Group

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Head of Forage Production and Grassland Systems Research Group

Agroscope

8046 Zürich | 100-100%

01.10.2025
permanent
26
JRQ$540-13022
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich

This is how you can contribute

  • Organising the Group and its research activities strategically            
  • Managing the Group's research projects professionally and administratively            
  • Setting up national and international consortiums to acquire third-party funding            
  • Publishing research findings in national and international scientific journals and in the farming press             
  • Representing Agrocope in national and international committees and organisations which promote forage production and grassland systems that benefit sustainable livestock production            

This makes you unique

  • Doctorate in agricultural science, natural sciences or biology, specialising in forage production, as well as scientific experience in this research field            
  • Proven expertise in the sustainable management of permanent and temporary (ley) grassland systems            
  • Extensive professional network in the field of forage production and a good understanding of the framework conditions of Swiss agriculture            
  • Good management skills: leadership, team spirit and good communication skills            
  • Very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and spoken and written English            
 

In a nutshell

For this management position we are seeking a dynamic and passionate person capable of combining managerial and scientific expertise to drive forward research, highlight the value of research and promote the spread of forage production. If you are motivated by the challenges and opportunities of sustainble food production, are a dedicated team player and have a facility for developing national and international partnerships, we look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of working with you in the future.

01.10.2025
permanent
26
JRQ$540-13022
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich

Questions about the position

Joël Bérard Head of Strategic Research Division
+41 58 48 56207

JOEL.BERARD@AGROSCOPE.ADMIN.CH

Questions about the position

Joël Bérard

Head of Strategic Research Division

+41 58 48 56207

JOEL.BERARD@AGROSCOPE.ADMIN.CH

In a nutshell

For this management position we are seeking a dynamic and passionate person capable of combining managerial and scientific expertise to drive forward research, highlight the value of research and promote the spread of forage production. If you are motivated by the challenges and opportunities of sustainble food production, are a dedicated team player and have a facility for developing national and international partnerships, we look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of working with you in the future.

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Our benefits

#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.

#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.

#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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Questions about the position

Joël Bérard

Head of Strategic Research Division

+41 58 48 56207

JOEL.BERARD@AGROSCOPE.ADMIN.CH

Additional information

The 'Forage Production and Grassland Systems' Group works from the lowlands to the Alps to promote sustainable grassland management. We create knowledge to develop grasslands that provide high-quality, on-farm meadow forage as well as a wide range of ecosystem services. To this end, we conduct research into site-adapted efficient management, new temporary-ley mixtures and the management of permanent meadows. Knowing about the ecological processes at play in meadows and pastures helps us to use their resources sustainably and to make grasslands resilient in the face of current challenges such as climate change.

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