Assistant professor in legume genetics
Aarhus Universitet
Applications are invited for a three-year assistant professor position in legume genetics at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus University, Denmark.Expected start date The position is available from October 15 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.Job description We are seeking an assistant professor to develop an innovative research program in legume genetics with a focus on developing statistical and quantitative modeling approaches to genomic and phenomic data and apply these models for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying variation in agronomic traits, including but not limited to adaptation and productivity as well as to apply these models for predictive breeding to accelerate development of improved varieties.We are looking for a candidate able to conduct research independently and collaborate in teams. You will be trained in developing collaborative ties to partners across university and industrial boundaries, as well as you must be committed to teaching, and the development of new courses for graduate students in the areas of genetics and plant improvement.The successful candidate will conduct innovative, externally funded, and collaborative research on quantitative methods and statistical modeling applied to legume plant breeding.Your ideal profile * A PhD in relevant disciplines such as genetics, plant breeding, computer science, genomics, or related fields.
Who we are The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is a research center with a focus on interdisciplinary research and education in genetics and data science (http://www.qgg.au.dk/en). QGG is an international organization with more than 70 employees and visiting scientists from more than 20 countries.
We perform basic and applied research within plants, livestock and human genetics. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, machine learning applied to agriculture and precision medicine, population genetics, and integrative genomics.
QGG is located at the central campus in Aarhus and at Research Center Flakkebjerg campus in newly renovated offices with well-developed research infrastructure such as laboratories, greenhouses, and high-performing computing clusters.What you can expect
Place of work The place of work is Aarhus University, Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, C.F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.Contact information For further information and scientific enquiries please contact Professor Torben Asp ( ).Application procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
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Fri, 03 May 2024 02:56:33 GMT
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