Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number 101136346 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description Job position

Postdoctoral researcher (6 months, full time) at the Department of Animal and Food Science (UAB), Ruminant Research Group (G2R), to support the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW), in particular SOA29 on animal welfare surveillance and alert systems based on field indicators and risk thresholds, as well as other G2R research activities.

Job position requirements

PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Animal Science or a related field.

Research experience in animal welfare and stress physiology in ruminants (bio-loggers/sensors, heart rate and HRV, cortisol and other biomarkers).

Statistical data analysis in R.





English B2 or higher (C1 valued); knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan valued.

Scientific publications, international research experience

Driving licence (B) will be valued.

Gross annual salary of 36,048 €; full-time position (37.5 h/week); integration into a large European research consortium on animal health and welfare.

Eligibility criteria Academic record - 30

PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Animal Science, or related field: 30; General PhD: 15

Experience - 40

Research on animal welfare and stress physiology in ruminants: >3 years: 25; 1-3 years: 15;

Languages - 15

English C1 or higher: 15; English B2: 10

Scientific output and international mobility - 15

Indexed publications on animal welfare as first author: ≥3: 10; 1-2: 5; Research stays abroad or participation in international projects: 5

Selection process CV-based assessment: academic record (30), research experience (40), languages (15), scientific output and international mobility (15). Minimum score 60/100. The committee may propose an interview.

Programmes: Horizon Europe - European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW) - 101136346

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📌 Postdoctoral researcher (2026DILIF (Madrid)
🏢 Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
📍 Madrid