We’re looking for you!

SUISAG is an innovative and value-oriented company for Swiss pig producers and international customers of genetics. With around 90 employees at five locations, it is a leader in Swiss genetics, artificial insemination, health programs and service levels.

Together for sustainable animal breeding

The Swiss breeding program is geared not only towards economic efficiency but also, in particular, towards animal-friendly husbandry systems and meat quality. Our unique herd-book breeding program is based on dam and sire lines. Through innovative research
projects in collaboration with international partners, our breeding program is constantly being developed.
Our current research projects concern breeding regarding healthy claws and limbs by using digital data collection tools and behavioural traits to improve animal welfare. To do this, we make use of modern technologies such as pressure mats and AI-based observation systems.

This is where you come in …

You …

  • are enthusiastic about pigs
  • are passionate about working in a team and independently
  • have a university degree, preferably with a PhD
  • have experience in the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and animal breeding
  • have knowledge of programming (e.g. R, Python, Fortran)
  • are fluent in spoken and written German

Your workplace

Abbildung von jungen Prüftieren in der MLP, Fokus auf ein Jungtier in der Mitte. Das Tier guckt scheu aber doch neugierig zum Betrachter, die Ohren gespitzt, das Schwänzchen gekringelt. Im Hintergrund sieht man weitere Schweine drumherum.
Abbildung einer Aufzeuchnung von der Camerau, die im Maststall installiert ist, erkannte Tiere werden überwacht und als "activ" (aktiv), "inactiv" (ruhend) und "drink/eat" (trinken/essen) erkannt. 10 Tier sind "inactiv" - liegen entspannt auf dem Boden, 4 Tiere sind in Bewegung ("activ") und 2 Tiere sind am Fressen ("drink/eat").
Messebild von der Tier&Technik 2025 - im Gespräch sind zwei Messebesucher mit Dr. Negar Khayatzadeh, die die Besucher zum Thema Schweizer Genetik berät.
Ausschnitt SUISAG Hauptsitz in Sempach - ein modernes graues 4-etagiges Gebäude in grau mit vielen Fenstern. Verglaster Eingang. Im Eingangsbereich stehen 3 Fahrenmaste mit einer SUISAG-Fahen in pink, einer SAUGuT-Fahne in pink und einer suisseporcs-Fahne in Lila. Davor steht der Pylon mit den beiden Logos der SUISAG und der suisseporcs, die im Haus ansässig sind.

Your tasks

  • Independent management of research projects to develop breeding traits of the future
  • Assistance in the practical implementation of research results in the Swiss breeding program
  • Various statistical data evaluations including genetic analyses
  • Supporting the maintenance and further development of routine breeding value estimation
  • Monitoring international scientific developments: identifying trends and reviewing their implementation in Swiss pig breeding
  • Attendence of national and international scientific conferences

We offer …

  • Modern workplaces and flexible working hours
  • Working in an interactive and friendly team
  • Participation in national and international conferences
  • Opportunities for further development
  • Creative freedom in the development of new research projects

Inspire us with your application –

We look forward to meeting you in person!

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Nadine von Büren

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