Post-doctor in aquaculture

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
The Department is based at Ultuna Campus, Uppsala, and has about 60 co-workers. Our vision is “Better use of genetic resources”. We perform research in molecular, quantitative and applied genetics, and bioinformatics, across a range of livestock species and companion animals. We also contribute to several education programs at SLU, and provide international genetic evaluation services for cattle through the Interbull Centre. More information at https://www.slu.se/en/departments/animalgenetics/.

Project description:

We seek a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist interested in the dynamic field of aquaculture breeding. The successful candidate will conduct research on selectively bred salmonids in Sweden with the main objective of identifying and understanding the genomic mechanisms associated with male fertility in salmonids. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in experiments aiming to improve the selection efficiency of the national Swedish breeding programs of Arctic charr and rainbow trout with the usage of high throughput sequencing derived information.

Duties:


• Construct sequencing libraries for RAD-seq, ddRAD-seq (or similar) and whole genome sequencing from selectively bred salmonids.
• Bioinformatic analysis of high throughput sequencing data.
• Assist with the supervision and training of PhD and MSc students.
• Present main findings in international conferences and prepare scientific manuscripts.
• Contribute to public engagement and / or knowledge exchange events, to promote awareness of research findings among the general public.
• The project work will be conducted in close collaboration with the project leader.
• Some travelling to Aquaculture Center North in Kälarne, where the breeding programs are based, will be required.

Qualifications:

Essential


• PhD in genetics, genomics, aquaculture or a related disciplines.
• To be eligible to apply you must have a PhD completed within five years of the application deadline.
• Experience in laboratory work in molecular genetics and genomics.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good skills in English,
• Excellent communication skills and experience of working in collaborative scientific projects.

Desirable


• Knowledge and experience of high throughput sequencing library preparations (RAD-seq, ddRAD-seq or similar),
• Experience with analyzing high throughput sequencing data,
• Experience with selective breeding models,
• Experience of working with aquaculture species

Place of work:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

18 months’ temporary post-doc employment.

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

April 2020 or as otherwise agreed

Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2020-03-17, use the button below.

Application documents required are:


• CV in English
• Statement of scientific interests and motivation for applying to this position in English (max 2 pages)
• Contact information of at least two references

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae and list of publications, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen, we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph.

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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SLU is an equal opportunity employer.