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Location: Haley Institute of Animal Science and Aquaculture
Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University (Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Projects:

1. Enhancing production in mink through advanced genomics –NSERC

Collaborative Research and Development Grant

2. Using genomics to understand the genetic architecture of tolerance to

Aleutian disease in mink –NSERC Discovery Grant

Responsibilities: As a graduate student, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in animal breeding and genomics, including the traditional breeding, variance component estimations, development and use of methods for genetic/genomic evaluation, whole genome association analyses, gene discovery and validation, and their integration to mink breeding programs in North America. 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 methods. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with a strong and stimulating team of collaborators within Dalhousie University, University of Guelph, University of Alberta, North American Mink Industry, as well as other collaborating research centers.

Qualifications:  For admission into a MSc or PhD program, candidate must be admissible to the Dalhousie Agriculture, MSc and/or PhD program:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/graduate-programsadmissions/
admission_requirements.html
Mink Genomics Research Program is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking,
and committed individuals.
Start Date: September 2018
Stipend (per year) $22,500 (MSc) - $25,000 (PhD)
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.​

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Location: Haley Institute of Animal Science and Aquaculture Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University (Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Project: Enhancing production in mink through advanced genomics –NSERC Collaborative Research and Development Grant

Responsibilities: As the research fellow, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in genetics and genomics, including the traditional breeding, variance component estimations, development and use of methods for genetic/genomic evaluation, whole genome association analyses, gene discovery and validation, and their integration to mink breeding programs in North America. 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 methods. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with a strong and stimulating team of collaborators within Dalhousie University, University of Guelph, and University of Alberta, as well as other collaborating research centers.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a PhD, or nearly completed (by September 2018) in Animal Breeding and Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Statistical Genomics or equivalent. He/she should have demo nstrated expertise in quantitative genetics or statistical genomics 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 methods and computer programing for the analysis of large data sets. You will possess good oral and written English communication skills. Mink Genomics Research Program is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed individuals. Start Date: September 2018 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 June 15, 2018. Dalhousie University is a vibrant community of 13 faculties, 6,000 faculty and staff, and 18,500 students. An influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development.​