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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 a MSc student, you will be responsible for conducting research and development projects in animal breeding and genomics, including the traditional breeding, 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 Alberta, University of Guelph, North
American Mink Industry, as well as other collaborating research centers.

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

Mink Genomics Research Program is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, and committed individuals.

Start Date:

May 2020

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.