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EURC Coordinator at Interbull Centre (SLU)

Since its establishment in 1995, the Interbull Centre has held a unique position in the international dairy industry. Through a truly international collaboration, the Interbull Centre provides international genetic and genomic services for the improvement of cattle to a worldwide network, involving organisations and data from 37 countries on five continents.

Interbull Centre works with some of the world’s most renowned animal geneticists represented in Interbull and ICAR Committees and Working Groups for the improvement and expansion of its services.

Interbull Centre is now seeking an “EURC Coordinator” (Coordinator for EU Reference Centre – Zootechnics). The right candidate will join a small, enthusiastic group of people with backgrounds in genetics and information technology. The holder of the position will work in close cooperation with the Interbull Centre Director, Service Manager and Genetic Data Analysts, and work in line with the Interbull Centre quality management system. The EURC Coordinator reports to the Interbull Centre Director.

Duties and responsibilities

As the EURC Coordinator, you will be part of the team that carries out the international genetic and genomic evaluations of bovine populations (Interbull and Interbeef) and performs the role as European Union Reference Centre (EURC-Zootechnics), responsible for the scientific and technical contribution to the harmonisation and improvement of the methods of performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species.

The main activities of the successful candidate will be in relation to the EURC-Zootechnics, and responsibilities include:

• Work and interact with Authorities, Breeding Organisations and other stakeholders in the European Union to ensure the implementation of the Centre’s role as EURC-Zootechnics.
• Work and interact with Interbull Stakeholders to support the implementation of Interbull’s strategic plan.
• Communication and reporting (including Written reports, Presentations and Website)
• Assist with data collection, classification, and standardization according to current state of knowledge within animal breeding and cattle evaluation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Essentials   

1. A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Animal Science/Breeding/Genetics, or related field.
2. Knowledge, experience or qualifications in one or more of the following: Animal Genetic Evaluations, Animal Breeding Programs, Performance Recording.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate the benefits of animal breeding and genetics across a range of stakeholders.
4. Excellent oral and written proficiency in English is required, as our working language is English.
5. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Emphasis is placed on personal characteristics such as interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, curiosity, accuracy, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as a team player.

About the Interbull Centre

The Interbull Centre is a section of the Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU, www.slu.se), in Uppsala, Sweden. It is contracted by the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR, www.icar.org) to be the operational unit for the Interbull subcommittee (www.interbull.org) and the Interbeef Working Group. The Interbull Centre is the EU Reference Centre - Zootechnics, assisting the European Commission and the EU Member States in issues related to bovine breeding, genetics and performance recording.

The Department of Animal Biosciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several basic and applied areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics and One Health. Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and pet animals, laboratory animals and wild animals. The department's researchers work on the entire scale from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function and behaviour of animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors and diseases.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ 

Place of Work:

Uppsala, Campus Ultuna

Form of employment:

Temporary employment 12 months

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

As soon as possible (by agreement).

Application:

We welcome your application no later than 30 April 2024, please use the button below. The application must be written in English and contain: a personal letter describing yourself and your match to the above-mentioned position; a CV describing your education and relevant work experience (max 4 pages); the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Union representatives:

Union representatives | Medarbetarwebben (slu.se)

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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