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Postdoctoral Fellow - Statistical Genetics and Genomics (1 position)

Location: Faculty of Agriculture, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ (Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Faculty of Agriculture at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, two-year term postdoctoral position in Statistical Genetics and Genomics.

As the research fellow, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in genetics and genomics, including the traditional breeding, variance component estimations, development and use of methods for genetic/genomic evaluation, whole genome association analyses, gene discovery and validation, and their integration to mink breeding programs in North America. As part of this research, you will be familiar with the analysis of large data sets for genetic and genomic studies and the use of corresponding statistical methods. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with a strong and stimulating team of collaborators within AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, University of Guelph, and University of Alberta, as well as other collaborating research centers.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, or nearly completed (by January 2017) in Animal Breeding and Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Statistical Genomics or equivalent. He/she should have demonstrated expertise in quantitative genetics or statistical genomics as it relates to genetic/genomic evaluation in animal breeding, and a peer-reviewed publication record. In addition, you will have extensive experience with statistical methods and computer programing for the analysis of large data sets. You will possess good oral and written English communication skills. The position start date is January 2017.

Applicants must submit a cover letter stating qualifications and experience, a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and major projects, and the names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Younes Miar, email: miar@dal.ca. Review of applications will begin August 13, 2016.

For further information regarding this position please contact: Dr. Younes Miar, Assistant Professor and Industry Research Chair in Mink Genomics.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is a vibrant community of 13 faculties, 6,000 faculty and staff, and 18,500 students. An influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has campuses in Halifax and Truro and a satellite of its Medical School in Saint John, New Brunswick. The university, poised to celebrate 200 years of academic excellence in 2018, is united in a purpose-driven quest to make a lasting impact on the world. For the fourth consecutive year, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.