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Denmark is currently undertaking an ambitious research projects targeting reduction of methane emission from dairy cattle. The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG), Aarhus University has multiple projects on genetic analysis of methane emission from dairy cows. These projects aim at developing phenotyping for methane emission suitable for large scale recording from commercial farms and use these methane phenotypes for genetic analysis enabling to breed for low emitting cows. The major tasks of the Research Assistant will be coordinating registration of methane emission from individual cows in commercial farms, quality control and editing data to make data ready for genetic analysis, conducing genetic/statistical analysis of the data, writing research articles, and communicating the results to common public. The position requires substantial communication and coordination with the Danish dairy farmers and therefore good Danish language skill is required. Previous work experience in methane data recording and analysis will be an advantage.
Short description of main job tasks and responsibilities
- Communication, coordination and working with farmers and technicians in methane/feed efficiency data generation in commercial and research farms
- Quality control and data editing including handling databases
- Genetic/statistical analysis of methane and feed efficiency data
- Writing research and popular articles
Qualification
- Holds an MSc in agricultural sciences, quantitative genetics, animal breeding or similar subjects
- Have experience data collection from dairy farms, data editing and genetic analysis
- Possesses proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., R)
- Exhibits good teamwork skills
- Possesses effective communication skills both in English and Danish
Who are we
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.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is flexible between C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000, Aarhus Denmark and AU Viborg, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
Senior Researcher Goutam Sahana Phone: +4530577159,e-mail: goutam.sahana@qgg.au.dk
Application procedure
Short-listing is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
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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
Natural 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.
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: 25-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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