31 January 2012

5 openings for permanent research positions at INRA,France

The Animal Genetics Division of INRA (Institut National de la Recherche  Agronomique), France, has 5 openings for permanent research positions at  the junior research scientist level (CR2). 

Deadline for application is February 28, 2012.

Complete profiles and information on the positions are at: http://www.inra.fr/drh/cr2012/listepardepartement-cr2.php?choix=GA&langue=EN

1) Methods of genomic selection and optimisation of genetic management for animal production systems based on crossbreeding CR2-2012-5-GA-1
You will develop research on methods for genomic selection in animal  production systems based on crossbreeding, with special emphasis on pig  breeding, and optimize the genetic management of the populations at the  same time. You will analyze the present selection schemes and evaluate  the impact of possible selection alternatives on genetic progress and on  the evolution of genetic variation within and between populations. 
Skills in Quantitative Genetics and Population Genetics, Statistics and  Modelling, and High Throughput Data Analysis. Good programming  knowledge. Basic knowledge or interest in Animal Science. Interest in 
operational use of research results. Effective teamwork abilities.
Before applying, contact:
Christèle ROBERT-GRANIE
Tel: 33 (0) 5 61 28 51 99      
E-mail: christele.robert-granie@toulouse.inra.fr 


2) Genomic selection of beef cattle breeds CR2-2012-5-GA-2
You will develop comparative genomics and integrative biology approaches  for the identification and the functional characterization of genes  involved in beef cattle muscular development and properties. One  priority will be the detailed study of genomic regions previously  identified in order to better understand the determinism of phenotypes  and to acquire new knowledge on genetic polymorphisms to be used in  selection. Skills in genomics and high throughput data analysis. Basic  knowledge or interest in animal Science. Interest in operational use of  research results. Some programming knowledge would be a plus. Good  communication and effective teamwork abilities are recommended.
Before applying, contact:
Véronique BLANQUET
Tel:             33 (0) 5 55 45 76 64      
E-mail: veronique.blanquet@unilim.fr 

3) Computational biology and bovine sequence data CR2-2012-11-GA-3 You will play a leading role in the analysis of next-generation DNA cattle sequences obtained in the framework of 1000 genome projects. You will put special emphasis on the near exhaustive determination of polymorphisms in individuals sequenced for genomic selection, and on fine mapping of segregating QTLs. Skills in Quantitative Genetics and Population Genetics, Bioinformatics and Statistics, and High Throughput Data Analysis. Good programming knowledge. Basic knowledge in Genomics. Effective teamwork abilities.
Before applying, contact:
Didier BOICHARD
Tel:             33 (0) 1 34 65 21 81      
E-mail: didier.boichard@jouy.inra.fr 

4) Characterization and modelling of the variability of farm animal genomes obtained with new sequencing technologies CR2-2012-11-GA-4 You will develop basic research on genome plasticity between individuals, with a focus on farm animal species, and on its modelling. You will also work on assembly and comparison of large scale sequences. You will take advantage of the synergy between animal and plant studies on these topics because your team works also with the plant   bioinformatics group in Toulouse. Skills in Bioinformatics, Applied  Mathematics and High Throughput Data Analysis. Good programming  knowledge. Basic knowledge in Genomics and Population Genetics. 
Effective teamwork abilities.
Before applying, contact: 
Thomas FARAUT
Tel:             33 (0) 5 61 28 54 57      
E-mail: thomas.faraut@toulouse.inra.fr 


5) Genomic selection of cattle and sustainability of livestock  production CR2-2012-5-GA-5 You will conduct research on multi-breed genomic selection of beef  breeds using several sources of molecular information, from markers up  to sequences. You will be in charge of developing methods taking  advantage of larger reference populations and transposing results  obtained on larger breeds, with a special emphasis on new traits to be  selected for in both dairy and beef breeds. Skills in Quantitative  Genetics and Population Genetics, Statistics and High Throughput Data  Analysis. Good programming knowledge. Basic knowledge or interest in  Animal Science. Interest in operational use of research results. 
Effective teamwork abilities.
Before applying, contact:
Didier BOICHARD
Tel:             33 (0) 1 34 65 21 81      
E-mail: didier.boichard@jouy.inra.fr 

Complete instructions to apply are at: 
http://www.inra.fr/drh/cr2012/informations.php?langue=EN
Please note that the applicants have to produce a scientific report  following formal guidelines, and that selection of the successful  candidates is in two stages. The  first stage-selection is based on the  reports sent in due time, and candidates selected on the basis of their  report are audited in the final, second stage.

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