The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarter in Ibadan.
Position: Biometrician
Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:
- Support One CGIAR breeding analytics process team in establishing standards for data quality and analytics.
- Analyze large multi–year and multi–location data sets collected from trials in Africa using appropriate statistical software.
- Advise IITA staff in planning field experiments and biophysical and socioeconomic surveys and data analysis.
- Conduct independent data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, analytical and visualization support, presentations, and assigned tasks, including drafting of reports and methodology notes of analytics conducted.
- Contribute to publish scientific articles in refereed journals documenting research progress.
- Provide technical training in applied statistics and support scientists, visiting scientists, trainees, and national program scientists in team-based research projects.
- Perform all other related duties as required by the needs of the Center.
QUALIFICATION:
Masters in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Experience in machine learning and Cloud Computing using R Programming is added advantage.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced with exploratory data analysis, and/or data mining, text analytics, machine learning and big data processing techniques.
- Have excellent programming/coding skills related to data collection, data management and analytics using statistical software (e.g., R, ASReml-R, Python, etc.).
- Have good oral and written communication skills in English.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.