Genetics of selective breeding in farmed fish   A postdoctoral research fellow Grade 6 is required to work on an EU H2020 project under the supervision of Professor Ian A. Johnston (iaj@st-andrews.ac.uk) and Dr Daniel Garcia de la serrana (dgdlsc@st-andrews.ac.uk) involving a cluster of Europe’s leading Research Infrastructures in the field of marine biotechnology (see http://www.embrc.eu/node/612) .  The successful candidate will work with academic partners from France, Greece and the UK as well as several SMEs across Europe on a research and development activity involving the genetics of selective breeding in farmed finfish and shellfish.  The project will involve developing standard methods for trait measurement and genome-wide analysis of associated genetic variation. The person appointed will work closely with staff at the European Bioinformatics Institute and ELIXIR partners to develop bioinformatics pipelines for RAD-seq analysis, genome resequencing and mapping, paralogue detection and copy number variation (CNV).  We are looking for somebody with a good familiarity of basic molecular techniques including RNA/DNA extraction, cloning and quantitative PCR and extensive bioinformatics experience including knowledge of C+, Linux, Python, Pearl script and use of general bioinformatics tools and programs. Previous experience with the statistical analyses of genomic data sets would be an advantage. A PhD in molecular biology or bioinformatics and several years’ postdoctoral experience is required.  

The position is available from 1 January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, with an initial contract for 2 years.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 
 
Interview Date: 26 November 2015

Please quote ref: AR1708ML

Closing Date: 1 Novmber 2015

Further Particulars: AR1708ML FPs.doc

School of Biology
Salary: £31,342 - £37,394 per annum
Start: 1 January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
Duration of post: Fixed for 2 years