Research assistant in omics based plant breeding
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Lomma
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The Department of Plant Breeding performs research, education and innovation work of strategic importance for society's long-term supply of food, industrial raw materials and energy, and to meet an increasing need for raw materials and at the same time make plant production increasingly environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Together, we help expand the knowledge that helps develop society in a sustainable direction. We develop the crops of the future together with farmers and industry, thereby contributing to what is on consumers' plates of tomorrow.
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Duties:
The department is currently conducting research to accelerate climate-resilient plant breeding by applying omics on a number of crop species important to the agriculture of Sweden and beyond. The person who will be holding this position will be assisting two researchers at the department by independently using biometrical methods and quantitative genetics for analyzing genetic and field data. The work will be conducted by statistical analysis of genomic and phenomic data, writing scientific articles and in the field on target crops.
Qualifications:
We seek a highly motivated candidate with a Master's degree in applied genetics. Candidates with experience in several of techniques/methods such as genome-wide association analysis (GWAS), genotype by environment (GxE) analysis, transcriptome analysis, GBS derived SNP data analysis, marker development, bioinformatics, hydroponics and field trials as well as experience of teaching in laboratory courses are encouraged to apply. Documented knowledge in R is required. Previous experience of working with cereals and scientific publications within the research area is advantageous. The working language is English and excellent written and spoken communication in English is a requirement. In addition it is of great importance that the candidate has good communication and collaboration skills. Great emphasis will be put on personal suitability and favorable personal qualities are independent and thorough.
Place of work:
Alnarp
Form of employment:
Fixed term employment of 360 days.
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
June 1st 2023 or according to agreement
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-04-16, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.
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.
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Cecilia Hammenhag, Researcher
firstname.surname@slu.se +46(0)736138070 Jobbnummer 7614351
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