Researcher in Horse Breeding and Genetics (Catholic University of Leuven Department Biosystems)

The research group “Livestock Genetics” within the division Animal and Human Health Engineering, department Biosystems at the KU Leuven, Belgium is looking for a motivated (junior) researcher to work in the field of breeding and genetics of horses. The Livestock Genetics group computes several breeding values for jumping ability and conformation of Warmblood horses. Moreover, we are involved in disease oriented research in Warmbloods and draught horses using genomic information. Responsibilities We are looking for a motivated person, eager to conduct focused research, and willing to participate in ongoing research in other animal species. The successful candidate will be responsible for the extension of our breeding value procedures applying classical BLUP animal models and later on integrating genomic information (ssBLUP). In addition, disease susceptibility and some monogenic defects should be further studied as well. Profile The candidate should have a Master’s degree with distinction or a PhD. Candidates at Master level are expected to pursue a PhD at KU Leuven which involves application for a PhD-grant at FWO (National Science Foundation of Flanders). We are looking primarily for a MSc in bioscience engineering, bio-informatics or veterinary sciences but other MSc degrees in life sciences will be accepted depending on knowledge and skills. Postdoc candidates should have graduated in animal genetics, preferably with affinity to horse breeding and genetics. We expect the candidates to apply for a postdoc grant and to contribute to the scientific output of the group in terms of publications and grant applications. Successful candidates should have at least basic training in quantitative or statistical genetics (including experience with relevant software) and/or wet-lab work and are expected to further develop these skills. Knowledge of Dutch (Leuven is situated in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium) is not a prerequisite but should be compensated by good knowledge of English (see https://www.kuleuven.be/english/admissions/lang/lang-test). Knowledge of French will be an asset. Offer Funding is secured for 12 months, allowing for the submission of grants to acquire additional funding. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the KU Leuven’s job scales (https://admin.kuleuven.be/personeel/english/salary/salary_ap.html,predoc barema 43 and postdoc barema 44). The actual net salary may depend on your personal situation. Interested? If you want to work in the field of statistical genetics, bio-informatics with a flavor of field and wet lab work, do not hesitate to react! Applications should be made using the KU Leuven job service. For more information please contact Prof. dr. Nadine Buys, tel.: +32 16 32 14 38, mail: nadine.buys@kuleuven.be or Dr. Steven Janssens, tel.: +32 16 32 85 96, mail: steven.janssens@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than July 15, 2020 via the KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be. Employment percentage: Voltijds Location: Leuven Apply before: July 15, 2020 Tags: Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

The research group “Livestock Genetics” within the division Animal and Human Health Engineering, department Biosystems at the KU Leuven, Belgium is looking for a motivated (junior) researcher to work in the field of breeding and genetics of horses. The Livestock Genetics group computes several breeding values for jumping ability and conformation of Warmblood horses. Moreover, we are involved in disease oriented research in Warmbloods and draught horses using genomic information.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated person, eager to conduct focused research, and willing to participate in ongoing research in other animal species.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the extension of our breeding value procedures applying classical BLUP animal models and later on integrating genomic information (ssBLUP). In addition, disease susceptibility and some monogenic defects should be further studied as well.

Profile

The candidate should have a Master’s degree with distinction or a PhD. Candidates at Master level are expected to pursue a PhD at KU Leuven which involves application for a PhD-grant at FWO (National Science Foundation of Flanders). We are looking primarily for a MSc in bioscience engineering, bio-informatics or veterinary sciences but other MSc degrees in life sciences will be accepted depending on knowledge and skills.

Postdoc candidates should have graduated in animal genetics, preferably with affinity to horse breeding and genetics. We expect the candidates to apply for a postdoc grant and to contribute to the scientific output of the group in terms of publications and grant applications.

Successful candidates should have at least basic training in quantitative or statistical genetics (including experience with relevant software) and/or wet-lab work and are expected to further develop these skills.

Knowledge of Dutch (Leuven is situated in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium) is not a prerequisite but should be compensated by good knowledge of English (see https://www.kuleuven.be/english/admissions/lang/lang-test). Knowledge of French will be an asset.

Offer

Funding is secured for 12 months, allowing for the submission of grants to acquire additional funding. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the KU Leuven’s job scales (https://admin.kuleuven.be/personeel/english/salary/salary_ap.html,predoc barema 43 and postdoc barema 44). The actual net salary may depend on your personal situation.

Interested?

If you want to work in the field of statistical genetics, bio-informatics with a flavor of field and wet lab work, do not hesitate to react!

Applications should be made using the KU Leuven job service.

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Nadine Buys, tel.: +32 16 32 14 38, mail: nadine.buys@kuleuven.be or Dr. Steven Janssens, tel.: +32 16 32 85 96, mail: steven.janssens@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than July 15, 2020 via the

KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.

Employment percentage: Voltijds
Location: Leuven
Apply before: July 15, 2020
Tags: Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

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