Quantitative Geneticist

URUS Group

Madison, WI, United States
On-site
Quantitative genetics analysis
Genomic and genetic selection tools
Large datasets using r or python
Produce industry-leading bovine genetics through innovative quantitative genetics analysis and technical expertise

Job Summary

  • Produce industry-leading bovine genetics through innovative quantitative genetics analysis and technical expertise.
  • Develop proprietary genetic and phenotypic evaluations using appropriate models and software, and utilize genomic data to enhance prediction models.
  • Provide technical and operational support to URUS breeding programs to improve output and efficiency.

Matching Summary

Produce industry-leading bovine genetics through innovative quantitative genetics analysis and technical expertise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • quantitative genetics analysis
  • genomic and genetic selection tools
  • large datasets using R or Python
  • genome-wide association analysis (GWAS)
  • deploy genetic diversity management tools

Nice-to-have

  • dairy or beef cattle production knowledge
  • intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
  • strong stakeholder engagement skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Breeding and Genetics or related field
  • Proficiency with ASReml, BLUPF90, Fortran, R, Python, SQL
  • Experience in cloud environments (Azure, Azure Databricks)

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