BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG), Aarhus University is currently seeking two motivated Postdocs to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing projects in the areas of genetic analysis and breeding value estimation in cattle. The positions are for 3 years and begins on 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position
The QGG is at the forefront of research in genetic analysis and breeding value estimation. QGG has a number of ongoing projects on methane emission and feed efficiency traits in dairy cattle with the aim to include these traits in routine genetic evaluation. The primary research task will be genetic analysis of methane and feed efficiency data for estimation of genetic parameters and prediction of breeding values to be included in the breeding goal of dairy cattle. The candidates will work in the ongoing projects with QGG colleagues and external collaborators.
The candidate must have
- Ph.D. degree in quantitative genetics, animal breeding, statistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis of genetic data and the ability to develop genetic models.
- Experience with one or more scripting languages, such as R, Python, or Perl.
- A proven track record of scientific writing, demonstrated by journal publications.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with industry stakeholders.
Successful candidates will be expected to
- Work on ongoing projects related to methane emission and feed efficiency traits at QGG.
- Contribute to the advancement of genetic models and trait definitions.
- Produce innovative research of international standard.
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of researchers both locally and internationally.
- Engage with partners in commercial breeding organizations.
Who we are
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is a vibrant and exciting interdisciplinary center for research and education in quantitative genetics and quantitative genomics. QGG has an international environment with 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 22 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.
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What we offer
- A welcoming and collaborative atmosphere with close working relationships in teams, professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
- Training and international experience in public-private partnerships.
- Mentoring for career development.
- High-performance computational resources.
- A collaborative environment, in which the candidate will be able to share across research fields such as quantitative genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics, and population genetics and applications in agriculture.
- The position provides excellent possibilities for publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000, Aarhus Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
Head of Center, Professsor Mogens Sandø Lund, Phone: +45 2075 1222, e-mail: mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, C.F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 18-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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