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  • Posted: Oct 10, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
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    Senior Scientist-Molecular Breeder

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the analyses and interpretation of molecular plant breeding data from project being conducted by the Integrated Genotyping Service and Support (IGSS) platform
    • Evaluate the quality of the phenotypic data and develop phenotypic values for subsequent molecular analyses
    • Use molecular marker data to conduct diversity and structure analyses of the populations and use the results to further inform the analytical strategy
    • Conduct analyses to identify marker/QTL and marker/gene associations in different types of populations
    • Estimate the accuracy of genomic selection and produce genomic estimated breeding values that can be used in selection
    • Provide breeders with interpretation of the results of analyses and suggest how to use the values to improve the efficiency of their plant breeding programs
    • Lead and/or contribute to publication of the results of the analyses and research
    • Contribute to building the capacity in African NARS focusing on strategies to modernize strong breeding programs.
    • Lead and or prepare the IGSS internal and external technical reports
    • Participate in resource mobilization activities and proposal development
    • Support the IGSS platform delivering both analysed data ready for joint interpretation by IGSS staff and clients, and a service to support clients with analysis and interpretation. 

    Requirements

    • PhD in plant breeding, genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, or related field
    • At least 5-7 years post-doctoral experience
    • Practical experience in private sector working with genomics in plant breeding. 
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in a multicultural research environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Strong technical science writing skills as demonstrated by publications in at least four peer-reviewed journals and other publications
    • Excellent written and spoken English
    • Capacity building, both individual and institutional
    • Interest in international agricultural research and development
    • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
    • Skills with managing large data files and data bases.
    • Advanced skills in data bases, Excel, R, and other statistical analyses packages are required 

    Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

    Position level: The position level is 5A.

    Duration: This position is on a fixed term period of 2 years.

    Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

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