Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute study the host genetic control on the rumen microbiota composition and develop microbiome-driven breeding towards lower methane emissions in cattle. The successful candidate will join a new recently created group in the areas of livestock hologenomics, including quantitative genomics and metagenomics, and participate in a large international consortium to include the metagenome as a new tool in breeding programs. The role is ideal for a researcher with a PhD with experience on quantitative genetics and metagenomics. MSc with excellent records will also be considered. The post is full-time (35 hours per week).

The University of Edinburgh is a world class organisation. We are a large organisation covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services we support the University’s research and teaching activities, offering many career and role specialisms.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Expertise in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, quantitative genomics, and metagenomics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, towards research group and individual objectives.
• Track record of research output of high quality and technical skills.

Apply Before: 12/03/2026, 23:59

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