Postdoc Researcher on the economic assessment of innovative grassland-based livestock production
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Agroscope, 100-100%, 8356 Ettenhausen (and working from home)
This Is How You Can Contribute
* Within the interdisciplinary SNSF-funded research project AgroForageTree you perform an economic assessment of a fodder tree hedgerow system in permanent grasslands used as a supplementary forage resource for livestock.
* You first develop a concept for the economic assessment (including data collection) of this innovative agroforestry system implemented on seven farms in Western Switzerland.
* In close collaboration with the other research groups involved in the project you collect the data required on the seven farms and develop the approaches as well as tools needed for the assessment.
* You evaluate the profitability at plot and farm level of this innovative system as compared to pure grassland systems. You address the economic evaluation uncertainty by carrying out sensitivity analyses.
* You additionally contribute to the economic part of the SNSF-funded project PeaMaps (“Promoting ecological and economic sustainability and animal welfare by matching cattle productivity and site properties in mountain rangelands”). In the project you assess – by means of full-costs accounting – the economic sustainability of dairy cows of different productivity in mountain farming with alpine transhumance.
* You publish your research in peer‑reviewed scientific journals and engage in dissemination activities.
This makes you unique
* PhD in Agricultural Economics with a very good knowledge of livestock farming and its practical aspects
* Proven research experience with farm-level economic data
* A strong interest in the development of innovative production systems that aim at solving current and future challenges of grassland-based livestock farming
* A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English
In a nutshell
You are passionate by the economic aspects of livestock farming and want to contribute to the development of innovative resilient production systems? Then join us and become part of our interdisciplinary research project team. We offer a meaningful work, an inspiring scientific environment and flexible working conditions.
The position is based in Tänikon (Eastern Switzerland). Willingness to regularly travel to the Agroscope site of Posieux (Western Switzerland) and to the farms investigated is a pre-requisite.
Good food, healthy environment
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
Our Benefits
Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good. Embracing diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives. Staying healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Additional Information
The 'Corporate Management and Value Creation' Research Group is the Swiss federal centre of excellence in the field of microeconomic data for agriculture and collects accountancy data for this purpose. The Research Group conducts the annual income monitoring survey of the Swiss agricultural sector on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. Its research encompasses business and microeconomic analyses of agricultural production and topics at the interface of economics and ecology.
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