Wageningen University & Research Animal Breeding and Genomics is looking for:

Junior Researcher in the area of fish breeding

Are you the Junior researcher with interested in genotyping and phenotyping strategies and want to support our research activities in the design of breeding programs? Do you want to preform academic research on the analysis of datasets from some of our breeding programs that apply novel tools? We would like to get in contact with you.

We have a challenging position to support our research activities in the design of breeding programs and phenotyping strategies. We are looking for an enthusiastic early stage researcher (MSc) to perform academic research on the analysis of datasets from some of our breeding programs that apply novel tools, including genotyping and phenotyping strategies.
Most of the research will be addressing questions arising from our aquaculture breeding programs and is conducted in collaboration with colleagues and relevant stakeholders. A large database of images, phenotypes and genotypes is available for several fish species to develop genotyping, selection, and phenotyping strategies.
Successful candidates are reliable and accurate in analysing complex datasets and are creative in answering research questions using novel technologies and data analysis methods. A passion for fish is highly appreciated.

You have an MSc with at least one of the following subjects: statistics, animal or plant breeding, genetics, bioinformatics, genomics.
Further preferred skills:

• Programming skills in relation to genetic and genomic data analysis
• Be able to handle large data sets; Experience with image data or machine learning methods is a plus
• Proficiency in scientific writing and attention to details
• Experience with modelling and simulation in R
• Good organizational and excellent communication skills (in English)
• Ability to work in a team of diverse scientists and multidisciplinary teams

The position is available within Wageningen University & Research Animal Breeding and Genomics, that combines the activities of Wageningen Livestock Research and Wageningen University in the field of animal breeding and genomics.
A challenging position for 38 hours a week, with, depending on your experience, a competitive salary from a minimum of € 2.835,- to a maximum of € 3.895,- for a full working week of 38 hours in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement Wageningen University (scale 9). We offer you a temporary contract for one year, with the possibility of extension for another year.
In addition, we offer:

• 8% holiday allowance
• a structural end-of year bonus of 8.3%
• excellent training opportunities and secondary employment conditions
• flexible working hours that we determine together in good consultation
• excellent pension plan through ABP
• 232 vacation hours, the option to purchase extra and good supplementary leave schemes, e.g.
• the possibility to work a maximum of 2 hours per week extra for extra leave
• a flexible model to put together part of your employment conditions yourself, such as a bicycle plan
• a lively workplace on the Wageningen Campus
• make use of the sports facilities on campus for a small fee.

Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with our internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment. With us you get a versatile job in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of our University is to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. Within Wageningen University & Research, nine specialised research institutes from the Wageningen Research Foundation and Wageningen University have joined forces to help answer the most important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.
With approximately 30 locations, 6,500 employees, and 12,000 students, it is one of the leading organisations in its domain worldwide. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of the unique approach of Wageningen. We have been named Best Employer in Education category 2019-2020.
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Wageningen University & Research Animal Breeding and Genomics (WUR-ABG) is the centre of excellence for all national and international animal breeding and genomics activities (research and education) of Wageningen University & Research
WUR-ABG comprises almost 100 employees, including professors, lecturers, senior and junior scientists, post-docs, PhD students and support staff. We perform research in quantitative genetics, genomics, breeding programs and genetic diversity, across the major livestock species and several fish species. Many research projects are undertaken in close collaboration with the breeding industry, for a large part under the umbrella of Breed4Food.
(http://www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Collaboration-and-partnerships/Animal-Breeding-and-Genomics-Centre.htm)