Quantitative Geneticist - Aquaculture

We are looking for a Quantitative Geneticist to join our skilled genetic services team of applied geneticists, aquaculture specialists and software developers.

This is a critical role that will interact closely with our aquaculture specialists and laboratory scientists to design and implement industry leading genetic services for our clients.

The position will report directly to the Head of Genetics and have a dotted line to Head of Breeding Programs in St Andrews, Scotland.

Note that we are open to quantitative geneticists without pure aqua culture experience, but you must have strong programming and technical expertise

• Work alongside other colleagues in the genetic services team to design and deliver customised breeding programmes to our clients that meet their commercial objectives
• Develop strong relationships and to obtain understanding of customer’s production conditions and commercial goals
• Manage the day-to-day running of our programmes, co-ordinating the necessary resources and acting as a member of our customers' teams and provide consultancy and support at key times in their breeding programme.
• Deliver high quality genetic analyses including:

• • Estimation of breeding values
  • Broodstock selections
  • Population genetic assessments
  • Identification of functional markers

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the analytical infrastructure that is required for processing genetic and genomic data, in particular custom R packages that are used for routine analytical tasks.
• Communicate the results of genetic analyses to clients and colleagues.
• Deliver training courses to colleagues and clients.
• National and international travel required.

• MSc / PhD in aquaculture,  animal breeding ,quantitative genetics, population genetics or related field.
• Strong programming skills  in R.
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
• Innovative, highly self-motivated and collaborative with the ability to respond to changing demands are key requirements for success in this role.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience using linear-mixed models for the estimation of breeding values.
• Familiarity with tools for processing and analysing large sequence datasets.
• Knowledge of aquaculture genetics and applied aquaculture breeding.

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.