Postdoctoral fellow in animal genomics - Research Affiliate Program

Update: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

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Duties

The candidate will perform imputation from low-density genotypes to high density or whole genome sequence.

The candidate will perform GWAS using variants selected from whole genome sequence in dairy cows.

The candidate will map variants, including candidate genes, associated with susceptibility to paratuberculosis in dairy cattle.

Work environment

It is a bilingual environment. The language of conversation at work is generally French but English is also used. The language exercised in the scientific tasks is in English.

The Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre was established in 1914 in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. The centre is the only Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre specialized in innovative research primarily for the Canadian dairy and swine industries.

The centre leads research in three key areas:
•Environmental sustainability
•Dairy and swine production systems
•Dairy and swine health and welfare

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

PhD in Animal Genomics with a specialty in Quantitative Genetics and be enrolled or eligible to enroll in the PostDoc program - Faculty of Science at the University of Sherbooke.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in statistical genetics, modeling, biostatistics, molecular genetics, population genetics and animal physiology.

- Experience in using Linux systems

- Experience in genotype imputation from low density to sequence data

- Experience in genome wide-association study (GWAS)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Knowledge of Linux systems

- Knowledge of programming languages e.g. R, Python, and AWK

- Knowledge of genetic analysis tools e.g. ASReml, Wombat, GCTA, DMU, GS3, BAYZ, and GenStat.

- Knowledge in statistical genetics, modeling, biostatistics, molecular genetics, population genetics and animal physiology.

- Ability in writing scientific reports and manuscripts

- Ability to process large data sets using a system distributing systems

- Ability in handling next generation sequence data using tools such as Samtools, Bedtools, Bowtie2, Index, and FastQC

- Ability in the interpretation of GWAS results including annotation using tools such as Cytoscape and David

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Ability and willingness to work week-ends and evenings.

Ability and willingness to perform bioinformatic tasks for long periods.

Other information

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Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.