Scientist - Animal Geneticist
AgResearchOtago, New Zealand
Posted April 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
As part of the Government’s reset of the science, innovation and technology system, on 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion merged to form the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, trading as the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Job Description
The Animal Genomics team is seeking an enthusiastic early-career scientist with expertise in microbiome and genomic analysis to support a Principal Scientist working on novel phenotyping approaches for livestock breeding programmes aimed at reducing methane emissions across numerous national and international projects.
Requirements
- PhD in Animal Genomics, Quantitative Genetics or related discipline
- Experience in novel multi-dimensional and/or molecular phenotypes and genomic data analysis, ideally in animal systems
- Excellent project management skills
- Good understanding of animal genetics and application in New Zealand's animal industries
- Expertise in genetic analysis software (e.g. Mix99, R, ASReml, Beagle, FImpute, VCFtools, R/Bioconductor or equivalent)
- Excellent knowledge and attention to detail with database interaction and high-performance computer systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace guided by our organisational values
