Cassava Database Curator / Data Analyst at IITA Nigeria

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Job Title: Cassava Database Curator / Data Analyst

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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.

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