Postdoc: AI-Driven Biometrics for Global Public Breeding

The University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biometrics and Quantitative Genetics at the Roslin Institute. The role focuses on developing analytical decision-support tools that integrate quantitative genetic modelling, AI, and simulations to support breeding decisions in global crop programmes.

You will work with large-scale phenotypic, genomic, environmental and grower data, contribute to open-source software, and collaborate with international CGIAR

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical decision-support tools using quantitative genetics, AI and genetic simulations.
• Work with large-scale phenotypic, genomic, environmental and grower survey data to inform breeding decisions.
• Collaborate with CGIAR partners through visits, workshops and training activities.

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biometrics and Quantitative Genetics at the Roslin Institute. The role focuses on developing analytical decision-support tools that integrate quantitative genetic modelling, AI, and simulations to support breeding decisions in global crop programmes.

You will work with large-scale phenotypic, genomic, environmental and grower data, contribute to open-source software, and collaborate with international CGIAR