Aquaculture Breeding Program Manager - UK

Monday, July 25, 2022

Xelect is looking for an aquaculture breeding program manager to join its team in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a MSc relating to aquaculture, quantitative genetics, fish reproduction or animal breeding.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge and experience of hatchery and broodstock management, including aquaculture operations more widely for finfish and/or shellfish species.
• Experience working within the aquaculture industry.
• Excellent data management and computer literacy skills.
• Willing to travel and experience working in other countries.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and programming platforms.

Desirable skills:

• Ph.D. relating to aquaculture, fish reproduction or animal breeding.
• Proficiency with programming platforms R and/or Linux.
• Advanced statistical skills including multivariate analysis.
• Proficiency in other languages.
• Peer-reviewed publications in the field of aquaculture, reproduction or genetics.

To apply, send a current CV and a covering letter, along with the contact details of two referees. Apply here by August 12, 2022.