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From: Claire Rogel-Gaillard <claire.rogel-gaillardinra.fr> 
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Subject: INRA Animal Genetic division is recruiting 4 research
       scientists until 4 March 2019
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:11:35 -0600

The Animal Genetics Division of INRA (Institut National de la Recherche
Agronomique), France, has 4 openings for permanent (French government
employee) research positions at the junior research scientist level (CRCN).

Deadline for application is 4th of Mars 2019

1) Mammary gland and milk extracellular vesicles: vehicles of genetic
information (CRCN-2019-12-GA-4)

Extracellular vesicles secreted by breast tissue in milk represent a new
class of mediators of cell-to-organism communication. They contain
molecules, which when integrated by the recipient cell, induce phenotypic
changes. Through integrative approaches combining genomics and physiology,
the recruited scientist will undertake research to understand the origin of
extracellular milk vesicles, their content and its variability, and analyse
their effects on the mammary epithelium and on the construction of the
young's phenotypes. He/she will be able to exploit the animal models
(mouse, rabbit, ruminant) with modifications of the milk composition
developed within the team or in collaboration. The genetic effects on the
composition of extracellular vesicles will be analyzed in collaboration
with geneticists working on the genetic determinism of dairy traits in
ruminants.

PhD or equivalent. Training in animal science with a specialisation in
animal genetics is highly recommended. Training in functional genomics
and/or cell biology is an advantage. Having completed training in animal
experimentation is a plus. Candidates should have a good command of
English, and long-term international experience would also be desirable.
Successful candidates who have not yet acquired postdoctoral training will
be required to do so, preferably abroad, after their probationary period
(1st year).

Location: INRA, Unité GABI, Domaine de Vilvert - Bât 211 F-78352 Jouy-en-
Josas Cedex, France

Before applying, please contact: Fabienne Le Provost

Email: fabienne.le-provostinra.fr

Phone: +33 (0)1 34 65 25 69

2) Genetic models for high-throughput phenotypying (CRCN-2019-10-GA-3)

On-farm recordings via sensors or imaging systems produce high-throughput
phenotyping data on livestock and their rearing environment. The recruited
scientist will develop dedicated statistical models (nonlinear mixed, non-
parametric models) to analyse this new data for genetics. New models such
as supervised or non-supervised learning models will be considered to
predict animal responses. In addition, specific covariance structures
required for genetic selection will be integrated in these models to
provide operational solutions to select livestock. Ultimately, the
objective will be to harness, beyond the available records, the variation
in animal responses depending on their environment to contribute to the
selection of more robust livestock.

PhD or equivalent. Specialisation in statistical genetics is recommended.
Training in animal genetics would be desirable. Candidates should have a
good command of English, and long-term international experience would also
be desirable. Successful candidates who have not yet acquired postdoctoral
training will be required to do so, preferably abroad, after their
probationary period (1st year).

Location: INRA, Unité GenPhySE, 24, Chemin de Borde Rouge CS 52627 31326
Castanet Tolosan, France

Before applying, please contact: Hélène Gilbert Email:
helene.gilbertinra.fr Phone +33 (0)5 61 28 51 67

3) Genomic approaches for the characterization, management and valorization
of the genetic diversity in an agro-ecological context (CRCN-2019-9-GA-2)

Genomic selection has revolutionized the methods of improving animal
genetics by modifying selection parameters (generation interval, etc.) and
by providing genome-level information for the accurate characterization of
the genetic diversity of populations. The recruited scientist will cover
all issues relating to animal genetic diversity in the context of genomic
selection. He/she will explore diversity management strategies based on the
complementarity of in situ populations and ex situ collections to assess
the benefits of reintroducing diversity from ex situ material (cryobanks)
or the creation of crossbreed populations. Good command of computer
programming and knowledge of statistical software is highly recommended.
Experience in statistics applied to quantitative or population genetics and
in the analysis of "omics" data is highly recommended.

PhD or equivalent. Specialisation in quantitative or population genetics is
recommended. Training or experience in genomics and/or in applied
statistics is a plus. Candidates should have a good command of English, and
long-term international experience would also be desirable. Successful
candidates who have not yet acquired postdoctoral training will be required
to do so, preferably abroad, after their probationary period (1st year).

Location: INRA, Unité GABI, Domaine de Vilvert - Bât 211 F-78352 Jouy-en-
Josas Cedex, France

Before applying, please contact: Denis Laloë

Email: denis.laloeinra.fr

Phone: +33 (0)1 34 65 22 00

4) Genetics of resources allocations and agro-ecological transition in
aquaculture (CRCN-2019-9-GA-1)

With the expansion of aquaculture, a shift towards agroecology is needed.
For that, breeders need robust animals, i.e., efficient and relatively
insensitive in the expression of their performance to environmental
variations. Moreover, to promote alternative rearing systems in addition to
conventional systems, diversification of breeding objectives is needed.
With skills in quantitative genetics and genomics highly recommended, the
successful candidate will focus on understanding resource allocation
between different traits and its genetic determinism in various rearing
systems to select robust fish. Furthermore, the successful candidate will
review the breeding objectives not only by maximizing economic profits but
also taking into account environmental and societal impacts. Experience in
aquaculture systems would be a real bonus to address these thematics.

PhD or equivalent. Specialisation in quantitative genetic is recommended.
Training in animal genetics is desirable. Experience in aquaculture will be
a plus. Ability to team work and to develop a network is important too.
Candidates should have a good command of English, and long-term
international experience would also be desirable. Successful candidates who
have not yet acquired postdoctoral training will be required to do so,
preferably abroad, after their probationary period (1st year).

Location: INRA, Unité GABI, Domaine de Vilvert - Bât 211 F-78352 Jouy-en-
Josas Cedex, France

Before applying, please contact: Mathilde Dupont-Nivet Email:
mathilde.dupont-nivetinra.fr

Phone: +33 (0)1 34 65 23 49

Salary is commensurate with experience but starts at around 28,000
euros/year. Knowledge of French is not a requirement. French or European
Union nationalities are not required.

Complete profiles, information on the positions and instructions to apply
can be found at:

http://jobs.inra.fr/...=GA#postes

Please note that the applicants have to produce a scientific report
following formal guidelines, and that selection of the successful
candidates is in two stages. The first stage-selection is based on the
reports sent in due time, and candidates selected on the basis of their
report are audited for the final, second stage.


Christèle ROBERT-GRANIE
Chef de Département adjointe / Deputy Head of Division
Département de Génétique Animale / Animal Genetics Division
Christele.Robert-Granieinra.fr
Tèl.     : +33 (0)5 61 28 51 99
Mobile : +33 (0)6 19 35 06 22
24, Chemin de Borde Rouge CS 52627
31326 Castanet Tolosan Cedex
France
http://www.ga.inra.fr/


 
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