Job Vacancy at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Bioinformatic data analysis of livestock genomes and transcriptomes
• Provide training and contribution to bioinformatic capacity building activities (e.g. supervision of post-graduate students at ILRI – Kenya, ILRI – Ethiopia, and CTLGH – United Kingdom research facilities; training of partners from within Africa)
• Ensure integration of bioinformatics into the research and research planning process of the Genetics Flagship within the Livestock CRP
• Proactively establish and build strong relationship with a range of local, regional and international partners and collaborators
• Contribute to the scientific quality of the research within the global livestock genetics program (bio)informatics team
• Contribute in developing project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis in scientific literature and present at international scientific conferences
• Contribute to the development of resource mobilization proposals as appropriate

Requirements

• A PhD, in the field of Bioinformatics or in Biological sciences research driven by computation
• Familiarity with genetic analysis / bioinformatics, particularly the use and analysis of high-throughput sequencing data generated by a range of platforms

Post location: The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position level: Post-doctoral level.

Duration: The position is on a 2-year fixed term contract.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance, life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, and annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

Applications

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role 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 through our recruitment portal by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab, above before 11 August 2018.

The position title and reference number: PD/LG/07/2018 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.