PhD Candidate in Livestock Genomics

Instructions to Applicants: Candidates shall have MSc degree or equivalent in the field of biology, animal sciences or bioinformatics. High motivation with strong interest in population genomics is highly regarded. Nonetheless, the student shall have a final score of 15 values (20 values scale). Candidates must be fluent in English and willing to work in an international team environment. Only Portuguese citizens or those residents complying the rules from FCT scholarships are eligible to apply. Previous experience with statistics and bioinfomatics (basic experience in Python, Perl, SQL languages) are also recommended.

Applicants should submit by email a cover letter describing interests, skills (including any specific experience in genetics), prior scientific experience (if any) , their CV, and the names and contact information of 2 people who can provide letters of reference. Applications as well as demands for further information should be sent to Albano Beja Pereira to the following email address: posdoc_call2012@cibio.up.pt.
The successful candidate will apply to the Portuguese National Science Agency (FCT) and it's expected to start working in the first months of 2014.

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