Position: Post-Doctoral Scientist: Livestock Statistical Geneticist

Key responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with national and international research and development partners: Coordinate and analyze poultry genetics research work, including sampling, data management, analysis, genotyping and sequencing efforts Coordinate field data collection on chicken production and environmental data
• Assess and test innovative approaches to poultry genetic improvement that can deliver substantial improvements to poor farmers in low-input environments and a developing country setting using the outputs of the phenotypic and genetic works
• Support genetic and genomic evaluation systems and develop genetic and genomic tools in collaboration with national and regional breeding programs
• Develop tools and guidelines around topical issues affecting AnGR improvement, utilization, and conservation in Low and Medium Income countries (LMIC)
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings or other public media
• Support team members in training partners in statistical analysis and breed improvement as part of a capacity strengthening of the national and regional breed improvement and statistical programs, especially in breed improvement data analyses, genome sequence analysis, and breeding value predictions
• Establish and maintain professional contacts and interact with national and international officials and experts, other researchers, international organizations, development partners, and stakeholders in livestock genetic improvement.
• Contribute to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or co-organized by the research team and program
• Contribute to the development of proposals and resource mobilization efforts

• Post location: The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Terms of Appointment: This is position is at job level HG 16 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a two (2) year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; medical and other insurances

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in the field of Livestock Genetics and statistical genetics
• Experience of two to four years of completing PhD
• Familiarity with statistical analysis of genetics data (phenotypes, genotypes information) and link with environmental data
• Strong capabilities in statistic and quantitative analysis, and knowledge in bioinformatics is a plus, with demonstrated experience in programming (Python language, Linux, R, mixed model, genomic selection, and general application of molecular information (genomic tools) in practical animal breeding
• Proficiency in statistical packages, such as SAS, R or GenStat and in livestock database design, management and use.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results in the form of reports or scientific publications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, network, prioritize, and deliver under pressure and within set deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience in managing field and data analytics teams

How to Apply:

• 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 HERE before 28 April 2023. The position title and reference number: LG/ 775/2023 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 high 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
• To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org
• ILRI is an equal opportunity employer