Geneticist Salmonids

Mission

You will operate within the R&D department of BU Salmonids and you will be based in the Netherlands to support breeding programs operated around the world. The support includes planning, coordination, and execution of routine breeding program tasks such as data management, data analysis, breeding value estimation and selection, as well as implementing and maintaining breeding program database infrastructure and operating protocols. The position also includes research projects and collaboration with the BU Shrimp R&D team.

The position requires knowledge of aquaculture production, data management, quantitative genetic analysis, programming, and breeding program design. You will liaise closely with local breeding program managers, geneticists, senior management and with customers. There is close cooperation with the central Hendrix Genetics Research and Technology Centre for development of technology. The role requires regular international travel, including medium long stays.

Key Accountabilities

• Planning, coordination, and execution of breeding program activities related to data management, data analysis, breeding value estimation and selections
• Implementing and maintaining breeding program database infrastructure and operating protocols
• Running research projects including development of genetic models, estimation of genetic parameters, index development
• Maintaining and developing knowledge in quantitative genetics, genomics and statistics
• Advise the business unit in the optimization of breeding programs and production

Profil

Do you have the following requirements?

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Creative and innovative
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Good networking abilities within industry, research, and universities
• Project management
• An MSc in animal breeding is preferable, or similar with experience in commercial breeding programs.
• Strong in programming skills in R software, knowledge on Databricks is a plus.
• Fluency in English is essential.

What We Can Offer You

Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. .

We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

Apply Today

If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and joining our organization, submit your CV directly to this page until January 12. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!