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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Job Description

Posting Number

PG191221PD

Position Number

00110779

Position Type

Post Doc

FLSA

Exempt

Department ID

110701 - Animal Science

Department

110701 - Animal Science

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to provide high quality, relevant education and training for about 750 undergraduate and 120 graduate students to develop new knowledge through research in selected areas to improve efficiency and sustainability of animal agriculture, biomedical science, and nonagricultural animal management to disseminate relevant research based knowledge to a varied clientele for problem solving, enhancing food system.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Animal Science at NC State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position. This position, under the direction of Dr. Jicai Jiang, will focus on developing and deploying computational methods and software for large-scale genotype-phenotype analysis in farm animals.
Responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct collaborative scientific research
  • Write journal paper publications and presenting research at scientific conferences
  • Contribute to the training of graduate/undergraduate students
  • Contribute to grant application
  • Participate in career development workshops and activities

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Work schedule may vary to include weekends and/or evening hours.

Department Required Skills

  • Ph.D. in quantitative genetics, animal breeding and genetics, or a related field
  • Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in genomic data analysis (e.g., variant calling, genotype imputation, GWAS, genomic prediction)
  • Proficiency in programming (R, Python, Julia, or other)

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Strong background in statistics

Required License or Certification

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$52,000

Job Open Date

04/22/2024

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/200654

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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