The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) has a leading position in research related to breeding for climate related traits like methane emissions and feed efficiency in cattle. This is enabled by an ambitious farm based infrastructure with large scale measurement of methane emissions and feed intake on individual cows, as well as collaborations with industry and international researchers. The successful candidates for these positions will join our team for further advances in this area and either focus on defining a climate breeding objective or developing a climate index. The work on climate breeding goal includes calculating weights on traits related to climate impact and estimating their impact on genetic gain, whereas the work on climate index involves phenotype definition, integrating novel genetically related traits using digital tools or functional genomic information or OMICS to improve genomic prediction models. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise Master’s, and PhD students. Candidates will become part of a collaborative work environment within and outside QGG that integrates novel innovative research programs towards the green transition in animal agriculture. The position is for 2 years of employment, and there are possibilities for extension to a maximum of 4 years if funding is secured. If your research profile does not completely match the descriptions above but you have a theoretical background and are interested in developing one of the research areas mentioned, QGG would like to hear your motivation for seeking this position.

WHO WE ARE

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is a vibrant and exciting interdisciplinary center for research and education in quantitative genetics and quantitative genomics (http://www.qgg.au.dk/en). QGG is an international organization with 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 20 countries. We perform basic and applied research within plant, livestock and human quantitative genetics. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, breeding plans, artificial intelligence applied to agriculture and precision medicine, population genetics, and integrative genomics. QGG is located at the central campus in Aarhus and at the AU Flakkebjerg campus in newly renovated offices with well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, equipment, and highperforming computing clusters.

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