Job Description
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer to provide technical input and support in quantitative data related to animal genetic resources compilation, safe storage, and analyses of the data collected and collated. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical input and support in quantitative data related to animal genetic resources compilation, safe storage, and analyses of the data collected and collated.
Provide support in management, processing and use of livestock databases and data.
Contribute to developing and testing platforms for sourcing and collating livestock production information from diverse farming systems
Develop and implement both quantitative and qualitative surveys
Data analysis, synthesis and reporting
Contribute to research outputs and scientific reporting related to livestock genetics and breeding information in project countries under supervision of scientists.
Develop training materials and contribute to capacity building of stakeholders in the livestock sector
Requirements
Master’s degree in animal genetics with good working knowledge of common software for genetic analysis or Master’s degree in statistics related to biological systems
Three years in a related or similar position
Good Knowledge of statistical analysis
Experience with computer software for quantitative data analyses such as R, Fortran, or C.
General knowledge of livestock production systems in developing countries, and Research for development approaches
Experience with working with large data
Some foundation in bioinformatics –ability to do admixture analysis, QA for genotypes using PLINK or other related software, analysis population structure will be an advantage
Experience in analysis, synthesis and reporting of data collected from participatory surveys, preferably both quantitative and qualitative
Ability to perform desk (literature) reviews and produce high-quality written material in English
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 13. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 14 November 2021. The position title and reference number REF: LG/RO/10/2021 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
Apply via :
www.ilri.org
