Research and Development Internship
1 week ago
Job Description
Primary Objectives of Position:
PEAK R&D is seeking a motivated Graduate Student in Animal Breeding and Genetics or related field eager to learn how to transform science into a valuable tool for livestock producers. The student will become involved in developing proprietary genetic evaluations/indexes. They will engage with staff, including researchers and senior leadership, to plan and execute a project that contributes directly to product development.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Support and develop a proprietary genetic evaluation and/or index using appropriate models and software.
- Collect, manage, and analyze data using R/phyton, ensuring reliable outputs.
- Contribute to the refinement and development of internal processes
- Improve, develop, and document R scripts.
- Collaborate across team within PEAK/URUS to deliver a valuable product
Qualifications:
- Pursuing Master or PhD in Animal Breeding & Genetics or related field
- Experience in quantitative and genomic data analysis
- Experience with R or Phyton is required
- Experience with BLUPF90 software or similar is required
- Experience with single-step genetic evaluation is a plus
- Dairy background is a plus
- Knowledge with Databricks platform is a plus
- Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Internship applications will close on October 31 st , 2025, please note you may not be contacted until after this date.
About Us
PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management.
PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
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