Polled Cattle Genomics Researcher (ORBITA)

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 38.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Torino invites applications for a research contract linked to the ORBITA project, focusing on genomics, assisted reproduction, and embryo screening. Duties include sample collection, genetic lab work (DNA extraction, amplification, primer design), and analysis of genotypic/sequence data. The role also involves data analysis, report writing, and outreach activities.

Applicants must hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale or equivalent and be within 6 years of graduation. See call ref.

Competenze

• Mandatory requirement: Italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or equivalent degree from foreign universities.
• Degree must be obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e. after 13/10/2020).

Mansioni

• Collection of biological samples.
• Genetic laboratory work including sample preparation and DNA extraction.
• Application of amplification methods and primer design for POLLED allele testing.
• Interpretation of genotypic and sequence data.
• Genetic data analysis (including quantitative) using related software.
• Writing project reports and disseminating results (scientific articles, outreach, website updates).

Conoscenze

DNA extraction

Primer design

Genotypic data interpretation

Sequence data interpretation

Genetic laboratory work

Formazione

Laurea Magistrale or Laurea a Ciclo Unico or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Torino invites applications for a research contract linked to the ORBITA project, focusing on genomics, assisted reproduction, and embryo screening. Duties include sample collection, genetic lab work (DNA extraction, amplification, primer design), and analysis of genotypic/sequence data. The role also involves data analysis, report writing, and outreach activities.

Applicants must hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale or equivalent and be within 6 years of graduation. See call ref.