ppWe are looking for a bPhD Candidate /b to join the bAnimal Welfare Program /b team, based in bMonells (Girona) /b. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development. /ppWe invite applications from motivated candidates who have passion for research and are willing to join our team. The research project is pioneering in the field of Cattle Welfare during the slaughter process. Experimental studies will be conducted both under experimental and commercial conditions by collecting behavioural, physiological and brain activity data to assess animal welfare at slaughter. The effects of stunning methods on meat quality will be also evaluated. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliCollaboration in the design of the methodology and procedure of the experiments /liliCollection of experimental data: behaviour, electroencephalograph (EEG), electrocardiograph (ECG) /liliData management and analysis /liliScientific writing /liliSupervision of experimental development and provision of refinement or improvements /liliSupervision of the students involved in these experiments /li /ulh3Required qualifications and experience /h3ulliA bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine; a master’s degree in Agronomy, Animal Science, Biology, or a related field. /liliTo be in a position to access a doctoral programme according to the requirements of Catalan universities, i.e. accrediting between 60 and 120 ECTS credits at the official university master's degree level or equivalent. /liliDriving licence and car /liliNot to have a previous PhD degree. /liliProficiency in English /liliStrong teamwork skills, ability to adapt to multidisciplinary environments and a focus on professional growth and development.



/liliInterest and experience in animal welfare at slaughter /liliInterest in learning EEG and ECG methodology and analysis of data /liliCertificate of competence as researcher able to use animals in experimentation /liliBasic knowledge in statistics /liliBasic knowledge on Boris software or simitars. /liliCatalan and Spanish are valued. /li /ulh3Advantages /h3ulliTerms of appointment: 4 years /liliContract: The financial remuneration for the PhD Candidate contract will be 19,656,35€/gross per annum and for the first and second years. For this third year, it will be €21,060,37€/gross per annum and for the fourth year it will be €26,325,47€/gross per annum which will be subject to the corresponding withholdings, pursuant to prevailing regulations, and to the collective employment agreement of IRTA. IRTA will also pay the fees of the doctoral school when receiving the enrolment. em(1) /em /li /ulpNote: The em tag was used for emphasis in the original; it has been removed in this refinement. /pulli37.5 hour workweek, with Friday afternoons off /liliIntensive work schedule from 15/06 to 15/09 /lili3 days of family work conciliation /lili45 hours of personal days /liliFlexible Schedule for a good work-life balance. /liliContinuous training and professional growth opportunities.



/li /ulpemPlease know that if you are the chosen candidate and you are from a country which does not belong to the UE, IRTA’s People Department will support you to get the residence and working permits. /em /ph3Instructions to Apply /h3pIf you wish to be considered for this position and believe you meet the requirements, please send your CV and motivation letter. /ph3Equal opportunity /h3pemEqual treatment and equal opportunities are guaranteed for all candidates in the selection process, avoiding stereotypes, bias or barriers linked to gender, sexual orientation, origin, age, ideology, or any other potentially discriminatory condition. The organization also ensures inclusion commitment toward vulnerable groups, and the first round of the selection process is reserved for candidates with functional diversity. /em /ph3Timings in the Recruitment Process /h3pbCurricular assessment: /b The candidate’s qualifications and merits will be evaluated according to the criteria established in the job offer. /ppbInterview(s): /b These will be conducted by a Selection Committee to assess the candidate’s suitability in terms of professional experience and competencies. /ppbAdditional tests (if applicable): /b Depending on the position profile and the needs of the process, specific competency-based tests and/or a psychometric test may be included in order to more accurately assess the suitability of the candidates. /ppbStart of contract: /b May 2026 (approximately) /pp(1) The financial remuneration of the PhD Candidate contract may not be less than 56% of the salary established for the category of Research Collaborator F of the Collective Agreement of the IRTA during the first two years, 60% in the third year and 75% in the fourth. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 PhD candidate for the Animal Welfare Program (San Sadurní)
🏢 IRTA
📍 San Sadurní