FunctionIn the EU funded project Fishboost, the Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre of Wageningen University has a vacancy for a PhD student for four years.The aim of FISHBOOST is to improve the efficiency and profitability of European aquaculture by advancing selective breeding to the next level for each of the six main finfish species (Atlantic salmon, common carp, European seabass, gilthead seabream, rainbow trout and turbot) through collaborative research with industry. Within this EU-funded project, the PhD candidate will contribute to the work package on economic evaluation of fish breeding in Europe. This work package aims for the six target species:
Wageningen University Jobsite- to perform an economic review of existing breeding programs;
- to perform an economic assessment of traits;
- to perform a cost‐benefit analysis of existing breeding programs;
- to compare the impact of alternative selection indices.
- A motivated researcher with MSc degree
- Relevant experiences in animal breeding, economics, modelling or a related field
- Basic understanding of fish breeding and aquaculture is an asset
- Good understanding of economic analysis
- Affinity with modelling and statistical data analysis
- A keen interest in fundamental and applied research
- Has creative, innovative ideas and can initiate independently research
- Accurate in performing research
- Ability to execute the tasks as defined in the project proposal
- Excellent spoken and written communicative skills in English