Postdoctoral position in animal genomics
Wageningen, 6709 PG, (Gelderland), 40 hours per week
Wageningen University and Researchcentre
Job description
The candidate will play an active role in the research program that aims to fine-map genes involved in meat quality traits in pigs. The objective of your activity is to narrow down the chromosomal location of the genes affecting quality traits and to develop efficient molecular tool for screening the population.
Requirements
You have PhD degree and preferably postdoctoral experience outside The Netherlands in the field of molecular genetics. You must have good experiences with molecular as well as analytical tools for fine mapping. You view this position as an opportunity to further stimulate your development as a scientist. You should be a creative,
devoted, and independent researcher, excellent communication skills in spoken/written English and be motivated to travel. We are looking for a creative team-player who is able to motivate people.
Organization
Wageningen University and Researchcentre Animal Breeding & Genetics
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 4000 - 4500
Salaryscale 11.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4140
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 2,5 years
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
The position is part of the research program "Detection and utilisation of (non-)Mendelian genes in commercial pig populations" . This program which started in 2002 is funded by Technology Foundation STW and supported by two breeding organisations (IPG and Nutreco). The aim of this research program is to develop and validate methods for the detection and utilisation of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in commercial (i.e. segregating) pig populations. You will be working at the Animal Breeding and Genetics group. The group consists of 8 scientific staff, 7 technical assistants, 20 PhD students and 6 post docs. The group is responsible for research and teaching in the area of animal breeding and genetics (www.zod.wau. nl/abg). The group closely collaborates with scientists working around the world.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof.dr. Johan A.M. van Arendonk
Telephone number: +31 317 482335
E-mail address: johan.vanarendonk@ wur.nl
Prof.dr. Martien A.M. Groenen
Telephone number: +31 317 482335
E-mail address: Martien.groenen@ wur.nl
Application
You can apply for this job before 11-11-2006 by sending your application to:
WUR Departement of Animal sciences
Marijkeweg 40
S.P. Sandra van Ee
Marijkeweg 40
6709 PA Wageningen
E-mail address: Sandra.vanee@ wur.nl
2006-11-11 00:00:00.0
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT DIE 2006-06.
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