Global challenges regarding energy and climate change, the environment, health, food safety, technology and renewable solutions, use and conservation of land and natural resources, and development of the bio-economy, requires greater effort. NMBU is well equipped to conduct further research in these fields. NMBU's expertise spans entire value chains and includes both basic and applied research.

On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and the University of Life Sciences merged and became -NMBU, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5100 students, and is currently located on two campuses - Ås, about 30 km south of Oslo, and Adamstuen in Oslo. In 2019, the new research- and education-building for veterinary science will be completed and all of NMBU will then be located at Campus Ås.

Further information about NMBU is available on www.nmbu.no

The Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offering a PhD position for 3 years related to animal breeding and/or quantitative genetics.

The Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences (IHA) is recognised as a leading international education and research body focusing on higher education and scientific research in animal and agricultural sciences.

Research project

The successful candidate will be working in the project "From whole-genome sequence data to precision breeding ". The project is funded by Norwegian Research Council, Norsvin, Geno and AquaGen, and will participate in a multidisciplinary and international research group with collaborators at the University of Life Sciences, Wageningen University, University of Edinburgh, and the industry partners Norsvin, Geno and AquaGen. The project aims to make best use of the wealth of information contained in whole genome sequence data in order to arrive at precision breeding. Precision breeding denotes here highly accurate genomic selection for a broad, multitrait breeding goal generating high and sustainable rates of genetic improvement. The project has components of both basic research and practical application in breeding. The candidate will be based at NMBU, Campus Ås, Norway.

Main tasks

In general, the candidate will develop innovative approaches to the use of whole genome sequence data, with special. emphasis on:

• Accurate genomic predictions using variable selection
• Use of CNVs in genomic predictions
• Management of genetic variation in accurate genomic selection programmes

Academic qualifications

The successful applicant must hold an MSc degree in animal breeding and/or quantitative genetics. Experiences with the analysis of genomic data and/or management of genetic variation is beneficial. The applicant must also document expertise and interest in the research subject and document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more information on the English language requirements see regulations for the PhD degree at NMBU: https://www.nmbu.no/en/research/phd/regulations_guidelines

Desired personal qualities

Personal characteristics important for the position are:

• Ability for independent work, initiative, and thinking
• Ability to work in a research group
• Analytic ability and academic approach to research

NMBU offers:

• An optimistic academic institution with focus on professional development, dissemination and competence
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige unive
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: Universitetstunet 3 1430 ÅS
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Akershus
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Hvordan søke: Annet - se fritekst
  
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  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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