Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biometrics & Quantitative Genetics for Public Breeding

The Biometrics for Breeding Group at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the TEAM-AI project ("Tools for Evaluating and Advancing Meaningful AI Adoption in Public Breeding Programmes"). The role involves creating analytical decision-support tools that blend quantitative genetic modeling, artificial intelligence, and genetic simulations, working with large datasets to develop open-source software, and collaborating with CGIAR and NARES partners to deploy tools across breeding programs in the Global South. The role targets candidates with expertise in biometrics, quantitative genetics, and software development. Grade 7; the post is fixed-term for 18 months with potential extension to 30 months, based at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, full-time (35 hours/week) with hybrid arrangements possibly considered.