The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks
suitable candidate for the position of Cassava Database Curator/Data
Analyst at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties
Successful candidate will:
- Be
responsible for monitoring supervising and screening data entry,
maintenance and analysis for the cassava breeding unit
- Carry
out analysis of experimental data such as:
- Analysis
of variance for comparing genotype performance for single location and
multi – environment GxE trials using standard applications in SAS, R,
GenStat and GGE Biplot software
- Develop
appropriate selection indices for rapid advancement of cassava breeding
trials
- Work
closely with molecular geneticist and Biometricians to integrate field
and molecular data for genetic mapping studies
- Backstop
cassava breeding staff and research partners in development of
experimental designs to apply appropriate statistical model for analysis
- Prepare
periodic status summaries on data analysis activities
- Contribute
to preparation of reports, publications and visual presentation of
analysis results
- Responsible
for development and maintenance of IITA cassava breeding database
including curation of pedigrees, clone names, genotypic and phenotypic
data
- Contribute
to international cassava database development
- Represent
IITA at international meetings on data management
- Assist
with additional activities as requested by supervisor
Educational, Experience and Other Requirements
- MSc
degree in Computer Science, Statistics and other related fields. Minimum
of Five (5) years’ research experience with an agricultural research organization
or equivalent experience.
The ideal candidate must possess:
- Excellent
English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
- Good
experience with databases such as SQL server, Oracle, and MySQL
- Strong
ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; Excellent
organizational and analytical skills
- Ability
to interface with staff from all levels
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive
fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with
detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to
IITA website. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of
three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s
current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior
officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly
welcomes applications from female candidates.
