partners, but effort is needed to increase the transfer and application to livestock farming, by adapting the references to the local context, to the different sectors, and by facilitating the transfer between livestock farming players. To meet the challenges of transfer and local adaptation of practices, the project will rely on 36 multi-actor groups comprising 270 livestock farmers, 11 experimental farms, 31 agricultural establishments and 40 advisors. The role of the farmers will be to test and implement new practices to improve their resilience in the face of climate change, and to share their experiences widely including peer to peer exchanges and demonstrations. To feed these groups, experts and advisors will work together through a methodological framework shared at European level. Their aim will be to gather, consolidate, and adapt knowledge on the impact of climate change, advisory tools, adaptation solutions and their technical and economic impacts. The development of suitable tools, the integration of adaptation indicators into existing tools and a variety of dissemination and communication initiatives will enable farms to deploy adaptation practices, as well as reaching over advisors, agricultural teachers and agricultural students.
Location – hostThe position is open at the department of Animal Science at the University of Thessaly (Larisa, Greece). It is a full time position.
Candidates evaluation The successful candidate is requested to hold a PhD in animal science with emphasis on ruminant nutrition and/or ruminant livestock management, excellent communication skills and field experience.
Where to apply
E-mail: afoskolos@uth.gr
Requirements
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Zootechnics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- Education / PhD in animal science
- English language / B2 – First Certificate in English (minimum)
Specific Requirements
Additional qualifications
- Research experience - Peer-reviewed research publications.
- Work experience - Participation in research projects and/or working experience as animal scientist.
- Assessment of motivation and communication skills.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Zootechnics
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
Full 1+1 years postdoctoral scholarship (range 1,400 – 1,800 €/month based on qualifications). The second-year extension of the scholarship will be based on performance.
Private health insurance.
Eligibility criteria
- Research experience - Peer-reviewed research publications. Maximum 40%: (1) 10 % for 1 publication, (2) 20 % for 2 publications, (3) 30 % for 3 publications, and (4) 40 % for 4 publications
- Work experience - Participation in research projects and/or working experience as animal scientist. Maximum 40%: (1) 20 % for 12 months working experience, and (2) 40 % for 24 months working experience
- Interview - Assessment of motivation and communication skills. Maximum 20 %: (1) Professional conduct and communication skills, up to 5 %, (2) Ability to work efficiently as part of the team, up to 5 %, and (3) Understanding project’s requirements, up to 10 %
Selection process
Applications are accepted from position announcement until the 18th of September 2026. A full CV, official transcripts of education, a motivation letter and 1 recomendation letter should be sent via email to: afoskolos@uth.gr, with the indication “Postdoctoral scholarship”.
Interviews will take place from 21- 25 of September 2026 following invitation, and results will be announced by the end of September. The successful candidate is expected to start on November 2026.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Thessaly
Country: Greece
State/Province: Thessaly
City: Larisa
Postal Code: 41500
Street: Campus Gaiopolis
Contact
State/Province: Thessaly
City: Volos
Website: https://www.uth.gr/
Street: Argonafton & Filellinon
E-Mail: afoskolos@uth.gr
Phone: +302410684297
Mobile Phone: +306989562014
