Consultant Fertilisation and Nutrient Management 70%

About the job

The practice-oriented competence centre

Strickhof

70%

immediately or by arrangement

Consultant Fertilisation and Nutrient Management

To strengthen our Soil and Fertilisation department, we are looking for a committed individual at the Lindau location.

Your tasks

• You advise agricultural businesses on the planned use and measurement of farmyard manure (slurry, manure, compost) within the framework of operational nutrient management
• You manage the nitrate projects in the canton of Zurich and act as an important interface between agriculture and groundwater protection
• You plan, accompany and evaluate practice-oriented trials on fertiliser use and nutrient efficiency in cooperation with agricultural businesses
• You actively network theory and practice through organising specialist events, occasional participation in teaching and supervising student work

Your profile

• Training as a master farmer, HF Agrotechnology or BSc/Master in Agronomy or a related field of study
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in agriculture; experience in arable farming and the environmental sector is an advantage or motivation to develop specifically in these areas
• Strong social, methodological and self-competence as well as enjoyment in exchanging with agricultural businesses
• Enthusiasm for the education and training of farmers

If suitable and interested, there is the possibility to teach in basic education and/or higher vocational education.

Your contact

Simon Küng

Head of Organic Farming, Soil and Biodiversity

+41 58 105 83 12

Head of Organic Farming, Soil and Biodiversity

+41 58 105 83 12

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

Strickhof is the practice-oriented competence centre for sustainable food systems. Our strong commitment to education, consultancy and practice-oriented research makes us the leading centre in the fields of agriculture, animal professions, nutrition, food technology and home economics. We live innovation and strengthen networks.

We offer…

Staff restaurant

Meaningful work

Scope for creativity

Team

Network

Your application process

Pre-selection

Asynchronous video interview

First interview on site

Second interview on site

Final decision