Scientist – Statistical Geneticist At International Livestock Research Institute (Ilri)

Key Responsibilities
Defining and implementing efficient phenotyping tools for GHG through direct and indirect approaches
Design efficient genotyping schemes both GWAS to unravel genomic regions for GHG and their ration integration in the implementation of related breeding programms
Understand current work on Livestock genetics, implement new analytical approaches accounting for crossbreeding effects at both phenotypic and genetic level
Enlarge portfolio of research to incorporate resilience and increase adaptive capacity of livestock given climate change
Explore areas of synergy with the Mazingira center and feed resource group

Requirements
PhD in animal genetics and genomics
5 + years in genetic models, genomics and working with large data and 5+ years professional experience post PhD in related topics.
Experience working on and with teams whose focus are on Livestock breeding programs for low and Medium tropical countries.
A significant record of achievement in science, evidenced by high quality publications, leadership of projects and teams, success in fund raising.
Demonstrated experience of research for development applied to the genetics and genomics in Africa
Good computing skills and experience with variety of software for animal genetics and genomics
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply these in research and practical contexts.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply these in research and practical contexts.
Proficiency in French would be desirable.