Specialist in Animal Husbandry - Focus on Ammonia Action Plan (80-100%)

Key information

  • Publication date:15 December 2025
  • Workload:80 – 100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Strickhof is a leading center for sustainable food systems. Join us for innovative work in agriculture, nutrition, and animal professions.

Tasks

  • Advise livestock operations on ammonia emission reduction strategies.
  • Provide expert guidance on production-related issues, especially cattle.
  • Organize events and support practical research and student projects.

Skills

  • Master farmer training or equivalent degree in agriculture required.
  • Strong social and communication skills are essential.
  • Passion for educating farmers and engaging with the community.

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Strickhof is the practice-oriented competence center for sustainable food systems. With education, consulting, and practice-oriented research, we are leaders in the fields of agriculture, animal professions, nutrition, food technology, and home economics. We live innovation and strengthen networks.


Specialist in Animal Husbandry - Focus on Ammonia Action Plan (80-100%)

To implement the cantonal action plan to reduce ammonia emissions, we are looking for a committed individual at the Lindau location starting February 1, 2026, or by arrangement as:

Your tasks

  • Consulting animal husbandry operations – with a focus on analyses and optimizations to reduce ammonia emissions (structural, feeding-related, management-related)
  • Technical consulting in production-related issues (focus on cattle; ideally complemented by pig or horse)
  • Active networking of theory and practice: organizing specialist events, occasional participation in teaching, coaching student projects, and involvement in practice-oriented trials

Our requirements

  • Training at the level of master farmer, HF Agrotechnology, or BSc / Master in Agronomy or related fields
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience in agriculture; experience in crop production and environment is an advantage – or motivation to specifically develop this through further education
  • Strong social, methodological, and self-competence as well as enjoyment in interacting with agricultural operations
  • Enthusiasm for the education and training of farmers


If suitable and interested, there is the possibility to teach in basic education and/or higher vocational education.

 

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to getting to know you. For questions, Susanne Meese, Head of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Farming, phone 058 105 83 452, is happy to assist you.


We look forward to your online application.


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