Wageningen, (Gelderland), 38 hours per week Animal Breeding and Genomics centre, Wageningen University
Job description
We seek an ambitious candidate with an interest in statistical or quantitative genetics and its application to animal breeding. You will have a modest teaching load (about 20-30% of your working time), and you will be expected to supervise PhD students and publish in international (refereed) journals. We offer a stimulating and friendly working environment where you are expected to contribute to increasing our understanding of the role and sustainable use of genetic variation in farm and companion animals.
Requirements
University Graduate The ideal candidate:
-Has completed a PhD in the field of quantitative genetics, statistical genetics or animal breeding.
-Has published in internationally refereed scientific journals.
-Has a broad knowledge of both quantitative genetics and statistical methods and techniques.
-Is an enthusiastic teacher, who likes to teach and supervise (international) students in a broad range of species.
-Appreciates an international environment.
-Is fluent in English and willing to learn the Dutch language.
Organization
Animal Breeding and Genomics centre, Wageningen University
The Animal Breeding and Genomics centre (ABGC) at Wageningen University is an enthusiastic and ambitious team of 40 scientists (including 10 postdocs and 20 PhD students) which combines expertise in quantitative, statistical and molecular genetics related to genetic improvement of animals. ABGC contributes to our quality of life by providing knowledge to support the adequate supply of safe and healthy food of animal origin, and to enhance the health, welfare and productivity of animals. This includes research on the importance of social interactions, on opportunities to improve product quality and health traits and on optimization of breeding schemes in fish. ABGC studies genetic variation in farm and companions animals, and examines opportunities to use naturally occurring genetic variation in selection schemes. ABGC is involved in whole genome scans in a number of species (cattle, chicken, horse) in order to unravel the genetic variation in traits and to explore opportunities for genomic selection
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 4000 - 4500 Salaryscale 11. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4284 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 5 year Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a full time position as an assistant professor for a period of two years.Continuation of the appointment for another 3 years will be based on performance evaluation. A full-time employment corresponds to 38 hours per week. A part-time position of 0.8 Fte is negotiable. The monthly salary depends on your work experience.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr.ir. Johan A.M. van Arendonk Telephone number: +31 317 482335 E-mail address: johan.vanarendonk@wur.nl
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