Quantitative Genetics Researcher
Posted 5 days 13 hours ago by HZPC Holland B.V.
Permanent
Full Time
Research Jobs
Friesland, Metslawier, Netherlands, 9123 JB
Job Description
Location: Metslawier/Wageningen, with the possibility of hybrid working
Your Contribution
HZPC Research BV is seeking a motivated and talented PhD/MSc researcher to join our Biometrics and Quantitative Genetics group on a full-time, permanent basis at our Metslawier/Wageningen location. The aim of this role is to analyze potato breeding data and support both polyploid outcrossing and diploid inbreeding systems in making data-driven decisions to accelerate the potato breeding program. As part of our genetics team, you will collaborate closely with research and breeding teams within HZPC Research BV, fostering an innovative environment to develop new ideas and approaches for advancing potato breeding initiatives.
Your Opportunity
You will support our breeding programs by applying your expertise in statistical data analysis within the Quantitative Genetics and biometrics team. Working closely with senior scientists, you ll undertake hands-on projects involving phenotypic and genomic data for genomic prediction and mapping studies. By organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data, you will contribute to informed decision-making within our breeding programs, enabling the development of better varieties for a sustainable and healthy future.
Your Contribution
HZPC Research BV is seeking a motivated and talented PhD/MSc researcher to join our Biometrics and Quantitative Genetics group on a full-time, permanent basis at our Metslawier/Wageningen location. The aim of this role is to analyze potato breeding data and support both polyploid outcrossing and diploid inbreeding systems in making data-driven decisions to accelerate the potato breeding program. As part of our genetics team, you will collaborate closely with research and breeding teams within HZPC Research BV, fostering an innovative environment to develop new ideas and approaches for advancing potato breeding initiatives.
Your Opportunity
You will support our breeding programs by applying your expertise in statistical data analysis within the Quantitative Genetics and biometrics team. Working closely with senior scientists, you ll undertake hands-on projects involving phenotypic and genomic data for genomic prediction and mapping studies. By organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data, you will contribute to informed decision-making within our breeding programs, enabling the development of better varieties for a sustainable and healthy future.