NordGen – Nordic Genetic Resource Center – is an institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers, working with
conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of farm animals, forest trees and agricultural plants. Our
main objectives are to secure genetic diversity and thus, the biological basis for renewable resources, and to be in
forefront at the international level both as a service and knowledge centre for the management of genetic resources
of farm animals, forest trees and plants. NordGen is responsible for the Nordic Gene Bank of seed and administrates
the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. NordGen has 25 persons employed and has its main office at Alnarp, Sweden, close
to Malmoe. NordGen also has a smaller division at Ås, Norway. For more information, see www.nordgen.org
NordGen is seeking a senior advisor for NordGen Farm Animals
NordGen offers an interesting position with variable and challenging work in conservation and sustainable
management of farm animal genetic resources in the Nordic and international arena.
NordGen is seeking a person with a strong interest in farm animal genetic resources, with higher academic
education (MSc or PhD) in population genetics, conservation genetics, quantitative genetics and/or animal
breeding or related disciplines. Working experience obtained from research and development, animal breeding
organizations, conservation organisations, international processes and networking and/or public administration is
appreciated. Strong English communication skills are required as well as knowledge of one of the Scandinavian
languages.
Main responsibilities:
 Knowledge and capacity building within sustainable use and conservation of farm animal genetic resources
in collaboration with universities, international organizations, conservation and breeding organizations.
 Project development and initiation
 Project participation, management and communication.
 Contribution to the development of networks with Nordic and international stakeholders and promotion
of current networks through workshops, seminars and meetings.
 Participation in the information and communication tasks (presentations, publications) and production of
information materials for NordGen’s website including the Nordic-Baltic Farm Animal Breed Registry.
 Acting as coordinator and secretary of NordGen Farm Animals project and working groups.
 Contribution to meetings, seminars and the daily team-based work of NordGen Farm Animals and at
NordGen’s headquarters.
The position requires some travelling.
NordGen offers:
 An exciting position in a professional and international working environment.
 Employment contract according to the regulations of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The employment
contract will be signed first for 4 years with the possibility for an additional 4 years.
 Salary according to individual agreement, other working conditions are given by the regulation of the
employment agreements of the State of Sweden.
 Possibilities to develop personal competence.
The post is located at the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, Ås, Norway. The number of employees of
NordGen-Farm Animals is three persons. The senior advisor will report directly to Head of NordGen Farm Animals.
Information about the position can be obtained from Director Árni Bragason, +46738171215 or +4640536644 or
Head of NordGen Farm Animals, Dr. Peer Berg, +45 8715 7576 or +45 2229 1226
Applications, including CV and references should be sent no later than May 2. 2012 to Nordic Genetic Resource
Center, Financial Manager Eva Jorup Engström eva.jorup-engstrom@nordgen.org or to the mailing address: Eva
Jorup-Engström, NordGen, P.O. Box 41, SE-23053 Alnarp, Sweden.