QGG Aarhus University seeks two Postdoctoral researchers in Quantitative Genetics of sustainable cattle breeding Part-time

Postdoctoral Researchers In Quantitative Genetics Of Sustainable Cattle Breeding

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is a recognized center for research related to breeding for climate related traits like methane emissions and feed efficiency in cattle. This is enabled by an extensive farm-based infrastructure with large scale measurement of methane emissions and feed intake on individual cows, as well as collaborations with industry and international researchers. The selected candidates for these positions will join our team for further advances in this area. This includes phenotype definition, integrating novel genetically related traits using digital tools or functional genomic information or OMICS to improve genomic prediction models. The persons hired will collaborate with industry partners, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise Master's and PhD students. Candidates will be responsible for creating a collaborative work environment within and outside QGG that integrates novel innovative research programs towards the green transition in animal agriculture. One position is for 2 years and one is for 3 years of employment.

The position offers you:

• Contribute to ongoing projects in the area of feed efficiency and methane
• Advance feed efficiency and methane phenotype definitions and the genetic modeling such traits
• Participate in project applications
• Collaborate with diverse group of researchers nationally and internationally
• Engage with commercial breeding organizations
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and at conferences
• Teach, and (co-)supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students – though teaching duties may be low

The ideal candidates:

• Holds a PhD with a solid background in quantitative genetics and/or animal breeding
• Has published high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS) and/or genetic software (e.g., DMU, ASReml)
• Can biologically interpret results and relate to breeding decision making. Exerience with microbiome sampling/data is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Shows effective teamwork skills and has experience collaborating with scientists across different disciplines nationally and internationally
• Possesses effective communication skills and can communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, whether in academia, industry, or society.
• Shows interest in teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD-students

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is an innovative and interdisciplinary center for research and education in quantitative genetics and quantitative genomics. QGG is an international organization with 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 20 countries. We perform basic and applied research within plant, livestock and human quantitative genetics. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, artificial intelligence applied to agriculture and precision medicine, population genetics, and integrative genomics. QGG is located at the central campus in Aarhus and at the AU Flakkebjerg campus in newly renovated offices with well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, equipment, and high-performing computing clusters.

The place of work is C.F. Møllers Allé 3, Bldg. 1130, 8000 Aarhus C. The area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

For further information please contact Center leader and professor: Mogens Sandø Lund, email: mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk, telephone: +45 20751222, or PostDoc Rasmus Bak Stephansen, e-mail: rasmus.stephansen@qgg.au.dk, mobile: +45 61764959.