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AgResearch is a global leader in developing integrated and novel solutions for agriculture and the environment that are important to New Zealand's future.

Are you interested and experienced in:
• Improving the efficiency of livestock production using nutritional solutions?
• Pastoral livestock systems and the impacts of climate change?

Additional funding means we have a science role enabling you to lead research programmes aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions whilst enhancing animal production. You will be part of a world-leading international team focused on measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

You will have a PhD in Animal Science and/or Nutrition and/or a publication record in the fields of ruminant nutrition, digestive physiology or metabolism.

In addition, you will have experience of project management, data analysis and report and grant writing for external funding bodies. Preferably you will also have experience with computer modelling of animal production systems or biological processes and/or nutritional product development. Familiarity with the measurement of ruminant methane emissions would be an advantage.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our farming customers, livestock industry funded research bodies, the New Zealand Government and Universities.

While there's so much here to benefit your career, you'll also discover that at our Grasslands campus, there's even more for you to look forward to. Easy access to a gym, swimming pool, beautiful rural setting - even a staff vegetable garden - it's just a taste of what you'll enjoy here.

For more information please call Kim Cole on 07 838 5112 or visit our career site.

Applications close 17 February 2010.