Research assistant for the collection, synthe...

Description: INRAE presentation The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) is a public research establishment. It is a community of 12,000 people with more than 200 research units and 42 experimental units located throughout France. The institute is among the world leaders in agricultural and food sciences, in plant and animal sciences, and is 11th in the world in ecology and environment. INRAE?s main goal is to be a key player in the transitions necessary to address major global challenges. In the face of the increase in population, climate change, scarcity of resources and decline in biodiversity, the institute develops solutions for multiperformance agriculture, high quality food and sustainable management of resources and ecosystems. Work environment, missions and activities You will be hosted by UMR Herbivores, at the INRAE research centre Clermont-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. You will be supervised by Isabelle Veissier, Research Director, and Raphaëlle Botreau, junior researcher, both specialised in animal welfare.You will support INRAE contribution to the European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare (EURCAW) ? Ruminants and Equines.EURCAW ? Ruminants and Equines is the third Centre designated by the European Commission, established in May 2021. The remit of the EURCAW is to support the Competent Authorities in EU member states with the implementation of current regulations on animal welfare. We provide scientific and technical expertise on the development and application of animal welfare indicators and methods of assessment of animal welfare to competent authorities and policy workers in animal welfare such as the National Reference Centres. EURCAW Ruminants & Equines covers a range of farm animal species including dairy production (cows, goats, sheep, buffaloes), the production of meat by cattle, sheep, goats, deer and horses, and ruminants and equines kept for other purposes. The activities of the EURCAW Ruminants & Equines are set out in a work programme in consultation with the European Commission. INRAE leads activities aiming at 1- identifying the current knowledge and gaps regarding high priority farm animal welfare issues, with the production of scientific literature reviews, and 2- providing documentation on targeted welfare improvements easily usable by end users (e.g. fact sheets, vodcasts). INRAE also contributes to the dissemination of the knowledge to various audiences. For the first 1.5 years of the Centre, the focus will be onthe richness of the environment for all species covered by the centre, addressing a wide range of conditions, from poor environments leading to decreased welfare (e.g. a bare indoor pen) to environments that promote positive welfare (e.g. provision of brushes, cow-calf contact systems, complex environments such as in agroforestry).two specific issues related to calves: feeding and housing requirements.Other issues may be addressed on request of the EU Commission.For these activities INRAE works with a network of experts from France and from other European countries (Greece, Italy, Austria, Ireland, and Sweden). You will be in charge of: Searching knowledge available (technical and scientific literature, experts consultations) Analysing knowledge quality Summarising the current knowledge Contributing to the writing of scientific literature reviews Preparing user-friendly documents (e.g. e.g. fact-sheets, vodcasts)Liaising with experts working in related fields, incl. facilitation of working groups Training and skills PhD Knowledge required: Education or training in animal welfare Skills sought: Skills in critical analysis of information (relevance, quality) Skills in synthesising information Communication skills (written and oral) Skills in working group facilitation Proficiency in English (spoken and written) INRAE's life quality By joining our teams, you benefit from (depending on the type of contract and its duration):- up to 30 days of annual leave + 15 days "Reduction of Working Time" (for a full time);- parenting support: CESU childcare, leisure services;- skills development systems: training, career advise;- social support: advice and listening, social assistance and loans;- holiday and leisure services: holiday vouchers, accommodation at preferential rates;- sports and cultural activities;- collective catering.