The Chair of Animal Breeding of the Technische Universität München (TUM) in Freising-

Weihenstephan (www.tierzucht.tum.de) offers a doctoral position in the field of cattle

genomics. The offered position focuses on the analysis of next-generation genomic data

for the detection of DNA variants affecting bovine disease phenotypes and on the

implementation of diagnostic tests.

We seek candidates with a degree in agricultural sciences (preferably), in biology or

veterinary medicine, who are highly motivated to immerse themselves into big data

analysis for solving practical problems in animal breeding.

While pursuing a doctoral project at the Chair of Animal Breeding, the doctoral candidate

will be automatically a member of the TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS). Through a wide

range of courses, seminars and financial support, the TUM-GS program provides the

opportunity for additional qualification, networking and expanding the international and

interdisciplinary horizon.

The position is available at the earliest possible date for a period of three years. The

salary is in accordance with “Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst der Länder”  TV-L

E13/50%.

Please send your application by electronic mail to  Tato emailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty, abyste ji viděli, povolte JavaScript  and include a cover

letter, a detailed CV and copies of educational records. The deadline for the application is

December 31, 2014. TUM is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are

therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities are treated with

preference given comparable qualification.