PhD: Cattle Genomics for Nitrogen Efficiency & Resilience

Center for Kvantitativ Genetik og Genomforskning; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics at Aarhus University invites applications for a PhD fellowship in the field of nitrogen efficiency, resilience, and feeding dynamics in dairy cattle. The project uses large-scale phenotyping data from CFIT and the Danish Cattle Database to develop genomic breeding values and AI-based tools.

The position starts 1 March 2027 or later, with a competitive Danish academic salary and a monthly allowance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animal Breeding is required.
• Strong data handling with R/SAS/Python and Unix Shell.
• Experience with livestock data is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop genetic tools to enhance nitrogen efficiency using large phenotypic datasets.
• Apply advanced statistical methods and AI in genomic breeding value estimation.

Skills

R

SAS

Python

Unix Shell

DMU

BLUPF90

AIREML

Education

Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Animal Breeding

Job description

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics at Aarhus University invites applications for a PhD fellowship in the field of nitrogen efficiency, resilience, and feeding dynamics in dairy cattle. The project uses large-scale phenotyping data from CFIT and the Danish Cattle Database to develop genomic breeding values and AI-based tools.

The position starts 1 March 2027 or later, with a competitive Danish academic salary and a monthly allowance.