BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Applications are invited for an academic employee position (post doc-like) at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus University, Denmark. We are seeking applicants for a 36-month position in genebank genomics with a focus on protein crops.
Expected start date and duration of employment
The position is available from February 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job description
The project is a collaboration between the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus University, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen). NordGen is the seed genebank for the Nordic countries and conserves over 33,000 accessions as seeds samples. Genebanks have the long-term mission of preserving plant genetic resources for future crop improvement. Operating procedures for seed storage and plant propagation have been in place for decades, but there is a lack of effective means for the discovery and transfer of beneficial alleles from landraces and wild relatives into modern varieties. Together with recent advances in genotyping and breeding methodologies, the transformation of genebanks into digital resource centers will facilitate the selection of useful genetic variation and its use in breeding programs. This project will focus on 4500 protein crop accessions. Activities include large-scale genotyping, phenotyping, establishment of core collections and database development.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated team member with a strong interest in computer science and bioinformatics, able to plan and conduct research independently.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in relevant disciplines such as bioinformatics, computer science, genomics, genetics, or related fields.
- Expertise and proven track record of successful research in bioinformatics.
- Programming expertise in e.g., R and python and analytic thinking.
- Knowledge within bioinformatics workflows, Linux and next-generation sequencing data analysis.
- Expertise in high-performance computing.
- Advanced communication and writing skills in English.
- Experience in writing scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Expertise in large-scale data management and database development.
- Experience in preparing reports and presentations for the stakeholders.
- Enthusiasm, commitment and a strong interest in plant science and bioinformatics
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong team-working skills
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 (http://www.qgg.au.dk/en). QGG is an international organization with 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 22 countries. We perform basic and applied research within plants, 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.
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
The place of work is Aarhus University, Research Center Flakkebjerg, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information and scientific enquiries please contact Professor Torben Asp (torben.asp@qgg.au.dk).
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
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:
Slagelse Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 01-12-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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