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Young Investigator Fellowship in Genomics of Cattle

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Brazil
Closing date
Aug 2, 2018

Job Details

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated young investigator interested in developing a research to identify molecular biomarkers for feed efficiency, heat stress and resistance to ectoparasites in Caracu beef cattle using high-throughput genomic tools. 

Area of interest: Animal Genomics - Structural, Functional, and Comparative Genomics of Cattle.

The FAPESP PDIP Project (2017/50339-5), coordinated by Dr. Renata H. Branco Arnandes, will be funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation – FAPESP (www.fapesp.br/en), through its Young Investigator Award Program (http://www.fapesp.br/en/4479). The award will be provided as a Research Grant with the maximum duration of 48 months. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Young Investigator Fellowship in the amount of R$ 8.152,20 monthly free of Income Taxes. The peer reviewed project of the selected Young Investigator may receive a Research Grant as described in http://www.fapesp.br/en/4479.

The research will be carried out at the Instituto de Zootecnia -- IZ ("Zootechny Institute"), Sertãozinho, São Paulo, Brazil. The institute belongs to the State Department of Agriculture and Food Supply (SAA) of the State of Sao Paulo and interacts through the São Paulo Agency of Agribusiness and Technology (APTA) through its various research institutes and centers in different regions of Sao Paulo State granting them respective demands. The mission of IZ is to develop and transfer technologies and inputs for assessing and enhancing the sustainability of animal production systems, seeking technological innovations to promote the productivity, quality and diversity of production. The Research Centers of IZ are provided with excellent infrastructure for the development of researches in partnership with public and private institutions, as well as providing services and training of human resources.

 

1. Position summary and required experience

1.1. Position summary and expected research focus

 The young investigator should develop a relevant research that contributes to identify molecular biomarkers for feed efficiency, heat stress and resistance to ectoparasites in Caracu beef cattle. In addition, the young investigator should collaborate with other researchers on projects in development, write and review scientific papers of the research group, assist in the orientation and co-orientation of students, and work on actions related to technology transfer. 

 

1.2. Profile and required skills

  • PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics or related areas;
  • Post-Doctoral experience in Animal Genomics (minimum of 24 months)
  • International experience (research project conducted abroad – minimum of 6 months)
  • Hands-on experience in: i) Structural, Functional and Comparative Genomics; ii) Animal genomic and molecular biology tools;  iii) Processing and analyzing genomic data set; iv) Identification and characterization of genes associated with economically important traits; v) Advising/co-advising undergraduate, Master and PhD students.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team are essential and well appreciated. Robust publication of the scientific results in international referenced Journals with well-defined and selective editorial process is strongly valued in the selection process.

 

2. Application, documents and dates

The opportunity is open to Brazilians and foreigners.

The closing date for application is August 02nd, 2018. The applicants should send their résumé (in pdf) showing his/her experience and highlighting his/her publication in indexed scientific journals according to FAPESP instructions (short CV FAPESP instructions - http://www.fapesp.br/en/6351). The application should also include a short (300 words MAX) research proposal relevant to the area of interest of this position. Please send all the information as a single .pdf file.

The candidate’s curriculum, with proven experience on the topics described above and the submitted research proposal are key elements in the selection process. The candidate will receive an e-mail informing if he/she preselected for this position by assessment committee. The pre-selected candidates will be asked to submit a full research project by assessment committee and the final decision will be posted in http://www.iz.sp.gov.br.

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/2204.

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows: Brazil

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: All

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: All

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