Career

Knowledge, passion for dairy and new insights of the people involved in IFCN bring the network further. The colleagues at the IFCN Dairy Research Center located in Kiel, Germany are a special binding block of the network as well as the think-tank for new ideas, products and innovations.

Working at IFCN will provide plenty of learning about the dairy sector and economics, growth opportunities in analytical and soft skills, an incredible international exposure and a friendly supportive team spirit.

Spontaneous application

Please send your application letter, your CV in English, references, your potential starting date and your salary expectations via e-mail to amelie@ifcndairy.org

 

For our international team, we are looking for an:

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST / FARM SPECIALIST (m/w/d)

Location: Kiel
Date of publication: 1/03/2023

The IFCN – Dairy Research Network – is an internationally operating research company, cooperating with researchers from around 100 countries and serving another network of over 100 companies in the global dairy chain.

What will be your tasks?

  • Dairy farm and market analysis and output creation
  • Participation in international consulting projects
  • Working with public and private sector clients
  • Desk research & data modelling
  • Field data collection and international travel may be required
  • Presentation of results
  • Project Management
  • Support of the global farm data collection:
  • Data collection, validation, development of databases and analytical models
  • Communication and cooperation with research partners

What do we expect from you?

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture/dairy science, agricultural economics / sciences or any other related study
  • Knowledge of different dairy production systems around the world
    Ideally, practical working experience on dairy farms in different countries
  • Knowledge in agricultural economics (both at farm and sector level)
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint including advanced functions
  • High level of logical / analytical thinking and self-organization in your work
  • Team player and intercultural competence
  • Good command/good working knowledge of English (our main language)

Assets:

  • Knowledge of the agricultural / dairy market will be seen as an asset
  • Work experience in a related field will be seen as an asset

What can IFCN offer?

  • A great working atmosphere in a multicultural team
  • A high degree of personal responsibility
  • Flexible working time, possibility to do home office
  • Internal trainings
  • Personal development possibilities
  • Participation in IFCN events and international conferences
  • Social events

Application

Please send your application letter, your CV in English, references, your potential starting date and your salary expectations via e-mail to amelie@ifcndairy.org

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