Biometricians at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 3 Openings

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Biometrician

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-034
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Slots: 3

Duties

• 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 socio-economic surveys and data analysis;
• Prepare report, study, and contribute to publish scientific articles in refereed journals documenting research progress;
• Assist the Head of Unit by providing technical training in applied statistics and to supporting scientist, visiting scientist, trainees and national program scientists in team-based research projects;
• Perform all other related duties as required by the needs of the Center.

Qualifications

• Master's in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in statistics for agricultural, environmental and social sciences.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in commercial and open-source statistical computer packages like R, ASReml-R, SAS etc.
• Fundamental understanding of experimental design.

Remuneration

• We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
21st December, 2020.