Duration:
27 months
Location:
Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, P61 C997
Basic Function:
The successful candidate will join an EU Funded (Horizon 2020) Project, named INTAQT, where Teagasc will act as the host organisation.
The successful candidate will be involved in:
• Derivation of new phenotypes in cattle.
• Development and implementation of national multi-breed genetic and genomic evaluations and breeding schemes for cattle.
• Interacting with stakeholders on how best to adopt the developed technologies.
• Dissemination of knowledge generated to the wider (inter)national scientific community and being part of a larger genetics and genomics animal science team at Moorepark.
Background:
With the goal of linking sustainability and husbandry systems, INTAQT intends to reach the One Quality of animal products. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation programme and Teagasc will act as the host organisation for this role.
Background to Teagasc Post-Doctoral Programme:
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research.
This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies.
The PD Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development.
Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of Dr. Donagh Berry or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department.
Dr Berry is a Senior Principal Research Officer (Quantitative Geneticist) within Teagasc and has a repertoire of ongoing projects which he is a member of, more details of which can be found here.
A detailed job specification can be accessed on our website at
www.teagasc.ie/opportunitiesTo apply interested applicants are required to set up their profile on TOPJobs, the Teagasc recruitment portal.
Find out more about our recruitment process on
https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/the-recruitment-process/
