Research Associate

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept

**Salary range** $87,013 to $119,644

**Posted date** September 24, 2024

**Closing date** October 8, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._**

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $87,013 to $119,644. This position has an approximate appointment of 42 months.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science**

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (AFNS) at the University of Alberta is a unique department, the first of its kind in North America. AFNS integrates many disciplines across Agriculture, Food and Nutrition. AFNS achieves excellence in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge with the goal of improving the health and quality of life. Disciplines range from primary production and biotechnology in plant and animal sciences, via innovative food and agri-food products, to human nutrition and wellness. The Department boasts 65 professors, 40 adjunct professors, over 230 graduate students, and more than 300 research and support staff. AFNS includes 4 divisions: Animal Science, Plant Biosystems, Food Science and Bioresource Technology, and Human Nutrition.

GHG-Genomic Tools (GHG reduction through genomic tools) is a multi-investigator, NSERC Alliance (Sustainable Agriculture) and RDAR set of funded research projects aimed at helping Canada meet its climate goal of net-zero C emissions by 2050 and maintain sustainability. Within GHG-Genomic Tools, the team is focused on development and adoption of genomic tools and practices that improve sustainability and reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in beef cattle. The first pathway is to evaluate fecal near infrared spectroscopy (NIRs) as a proxy for measuring methane production from individual cattle. A successful proxy will allow for the large-scale measurement of methane emissions and development of a sustainability index to select cattle that produce less methane. Feed intake and direct methane emissions will also be measured, which will contribute towards the development of molecular breeding values for genomic methane traits. In the second pathway, the project will focus on increasing the adoption of genomic tools on commercial farms. Currently, less than 20% of commercial beef producers are using genetic selection, so even if a genomic tool to select low methane emitting cattle was created, industry impact would be low. This project will develop a carbon offset protocol specific to technologies in the cow herd that reduce GHG emissions, with a focus on genetic selection, aiming to incentivize sustainable practice adoption. The project will also engage an industry advisory committee to develop beneficial management practices (BMPs) for genetic selection on commercial farms. These BMPs will be piloted on 50 commercial farms for economic performance, with integration of measurements needed to evaluate the carbon protocol and the quantification prototype. Participating producers will also be interviewed to better understand barriers to adoption of genetic selection and different incentivization strategies. This project spans the entire innovation pipeline, from discovery to adoption, to reduce GHG emissions from the beef cattle while supporting a resilient and profitable industry. Team members include natural and social scientists, governmental researchers and decision makers, private producers and industry groups, as well as environmental groups.

**Position**

The Research Associate will work closely with the CEO of Livestock Gentec (PI) along with the beef [and dairy] industry in Alberta. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of developing proposals for project funding and deliverin

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