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Location:

Haley Institute of Animal Science and Aquaculture

Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University (Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Project:

Improvement of feed efficiency in Canadian swine industry through genomics and machine learning

Responsibilities:

As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in Animal Genomics and Machine Learning, including data management, development and use of machine learning methods for genetic/genomic evaluation, analyzing genomic data, modeling, whole genome association analyses, gene discovery and validation, and their integration to the Canadian swine breeding program. As part of this research, you will be familiar with the analysis of large data sets for genetic and genomic studies and the use of corresponding statistical and machine learning methods. You will gain leadership and mentorship experience by helping supervise graduate and undergraduate students and interacting with a variety of industry partners and universities.

In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with a strong and stimulating team of collaborators within Dalhousie University, University of Guelph, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI), and Canadian swine industry as well as other collaborating research centers.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a PhD, or nearly completed (by March 2022) in Animal Genomics, Machine Learning, Quantitative Genetics, Statistical Genomics or equivalent. He/she should have demonstrated expertise in quantitative genetics or statistical genomics and machine learning as it relates to genetic/genomic evaluation in animal breeding, and a peer-reviewed publication record. In addition, you will have extensive experience with statistical and machine learning methods and computer programing for the analysis of large data sets. You will possess good oral and written English communication skills.We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, and committed individuals.

Start Date:

March 2022

Application:

Applicants must submit a cover letter stating qualifications and experience, a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and major projects, and the names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Younes Miar, email: miar@dal.ca. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2022.

Location:

Haley Institute of Animal Science and Aquaculture

Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University (Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Project:

Improvement of feed efficiency in Canadian swine industry through genomics and machine learning

Responsibilities:

As a MSc student, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in Animal Genomics and Machine Learning, including data management, development and use of machine learning methods for genetic/genomic evaluation, analyzing genomic data, modeling, whole genome association analyses, gene discovery and validation, and their integration to the Canadian swine breeding program. As part of this research, you will be familiar with the analysis of large data sets for genetic and genomic studies and the use of corresponding statistical and machine learning methods.

Qualifications:

·       For admission into the MSc program, candidate must be admissible to the Dalhousie Agriculture, MSc program:

https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/graduate-programs-admissions/admission_requirements.html

Dr. Miar’s Research Group is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, and committed individuals.

Start Date:

May 2022

Stipend

(per year)

$22,500

Application:

Applicants must submit a cover letter stating qualifications and experience, a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and major projects, and the names and contact information of three referees to: Dr. Younes Miar, email: miar@dal.ca.