Postdoctoral Position: Quantifying Dairy Production Losses Due to Heat Stress
Investigate genetic and environmental factors of heat stress on dairy cattle production.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with expertise in animal genetics, quantitative genetics, and statistical modelling of large datasets.
Overview
INRAE is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study how heat stress reduces milk yield and other performance traits in dairy cattle. The work will be carried out in the GABI unit, within the Genetics for Bovine Sustainability (GBoS) team, under the supervision of Beatriz Cuyabano. The fellow will combine genetic, phenotypic and meteorological data to develop genotype‑by‑environment models that quantify production losses across the lactation. Expected outputs include genetic evaluations, scientific reports and presentations to both scientific and stakeholder audiences.
What you'll do
- Perform genetic evaluations that incorporate genotype‑by‑environment (GxE) interactions across temperature‑humidity index levels.
- Analyse and interpret the outputs of the genetic evaluations to identify heat‑stress sensitive animals.
- Integrate large‑scale animal performance records with meteorological data for whole‑lactation analyses.
- Develop and apply statistical models to quantify production losses due to heat stress at animal and population levels.
- Prepare scientific reports and deliver presentations to academic audiences and industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to the design of selection strategies aimed at improving heat‑stress resilience in dairy herds.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in animal breeding, genetics, biostatistics, bioinformatics or a related field
Language: English; good written and spoken proficiency
Instruction: English
- Experience with genetic evaluation methods and GxE modelling
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
- Strong command of English for scientific communication
- Ability to handle large animal and climate datasets
- Statistical modelling and data analysis skills
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-31
Prepare a curriculum vitae and a motivation letter describing your relevant experience and research interests. Send both documents to the contact email provided below. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
- CV
- Motivation letter
Contact
Beatriz Cuyabano· Contact
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