Assistant Research Professor

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI)

Ft. Pierce, Florida, USA
Commensurate with experience; not specified; not s...
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Quantitative genetic analyses
Genome-enabled analyses
Genomic selection
** Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor focused on Aquaculture Genetics and Bioinformatics. The role involves leading research on broodstock development and requires expertise in genetics, quantitative analyses, and bioinformatics. **

Job Summary

  • This position focuses on leading broodstock development programs to characterize novel traits, select elite germplasm, and make germplasm available for scientific research, private producers, and governmental workers.
  • Research objectives include identifying and quantifying genetic and phenotypic variation in economically important traits, evaluating genetic and environmental determinants, and developing innovative approaches for incorporating molecular-based information into breeding schemes.
  • While primarily research-focused, there are opportunities to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, contributing to the educational mission of the institute.

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** Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor focused on Aquaculture Genetics and Bioinformatics. The role involves leading research on broodstock development and requires expertise in genetics, quantitative analyses, and bioinformatics. **

Salary

Commensurate with Experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • quantitative genetic analyses
  • genome-enabled analyses
  • genomic selection
  • broodstock development programs
  • aquaculture species

Nice-to-have

  • basic biological mechanisms
  • industry stakeholders interaction
  • ingenuity and originality
  • work cooperatively with partners

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in Genetics for animal breeding, Aquaculture genetics, bioinformatics, or closely related relevant field
  • Ability to define research problems
  • Develop appropriate experimental and statistical designs
  • Execute research plans
  • Organize and evaluate results
  • Report findings

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Not specified

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