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Quantitative Genetics Specialist

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Nairobi, Kenya

Salary range: Confidential | Contract type: Fixed term

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Job Summary

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

PhD in plant breeding, quantitative genetics, biometrics or related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in private industry is a plus but not required.
In-depth understanding of practical breeding applications and logistical constraints that will be relevant to breeding programs targeting the developing world (i.e. CGIAR centers, national systems and private sector organizations).
Expertise in statistical analysis software (R, mixed modeling, perhaps machine learning, etc.) and a creative and innovative mindset.
A good understanding of quantitative genetics and underlying mathematical theory.
Good reporting and communication skills in English (working language).
The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Specific duties:

Engaging with member breeding teams to create awareness of new tools and approaches for optimizing breeding pipelines.
Working with breeders to design and evaluate new and current breeding schemes through simulation, retrospective analysis and pilot testing.
Developing strategy in collaboration with breeders and developing plans to optimize the use of new breeding tools and methodologies.
Mentoring and consulting with the partner breeding community.
Contribute to the development of a training strategy and materials for implementation.
Leading and contributing to both virtual and hands-on training and mentorship activities targeted at member breeding teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Providing support to internal and external reviews and evaluations.
Contributing to publications derived from the breeding optimization project.

Job Requirements

Required education: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience: 3 years
Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)

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