Lecturer in Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding

The Post The School of life and Environmental Sciences, in the Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join the Institute of Aquaculture in Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding. The post is open to scientists applying cutting edge genomic and molecular research with a specific focus on quantitative genetics and selective breeding. The research focus would be centered on improving the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of farmed aquatic species through data-driven breeding strategies to improve production performance and/or health management in established, emerging or new candidate species for aquaculture.

The research portfolio could focus on the three following areas, all involving fish trials and/or disease challenges in our own facilities:

Growth Optimization and Production Efficiency by designing breeding programs that select for fast growth, enhanced nutrient retention, and optimal feed conversion ratios.

Climate and Environmental Resilience by modeling genotype-by-environment (GE) interactions to ensure selective breeding lines perform robustly in diverse geographical climates or modern Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).Disease Resistance and Host-Pathogen Interactions, utilizing quantitative genetics and genomicselection to identify individuals with high genetic resilience to key pathogens (such as sea lice, bacterial infections, or viral diseases).The post holder will be expected to deliver internationally excellent publications and contribute to Impact Case Studies for the next Research Excellence Framework () period and contribute to developing a strong research culture.

Similarly, the candidate will be expected to deliver high quality teaching and supervision to UGs, PGTs and PGRs in this area, with wider applications across the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (e.g., cell and molecular biology). We would welcome applications from those already working in aquaculture or related fields. Equally we would like to hear from candidates out with the aquaculture sector who can demonstrate how their experience can offer innovative approaches to address existing and new research questions in these rapidly growing fields.

We also welcome applications from individuals keen in applying their research and teaching expertise to help tackle global food security challenges through the continuous improvement of genomic selection. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work with a range of academics committed to improving biodiversity and health of aquatic ecosystems and join a vibrant research and teaching environment.

We are seeking applicants who have an excellent research record with the potential to be future research leaders. Candidates who are active researchers in the specific areas mentioned previously.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Professor Trevor Telfer: t.c.telfer.uk Description of Duties Grade 7

Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings

Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded

Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes where required

Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students

Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post Grade 8

Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic plan of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings

Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded

Disseminate research outputs creatively…