Background: The
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for
the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for
the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit.
IITA is an international non-profit
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a
Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the
development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with
our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer
risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from
agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from
about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa. Please visit for more information on IITA.
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a
Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the
development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with
our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer
risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from
agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from
about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa. Please visit for more information on IITA.
IITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to
fill the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit. The Biometrics and
Statistics Unit has a research and service role for IITA across all our
locations and programs. The appropriate design, database development, and
analysis of experiments are a key function for the science of IITA and this
unit is critical to the quality of this science. IITA works in a wide diversity
of research areas with a diversity of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial
statistics. The Head of this unit will need to give leadership in this area and
to manage the activities of its staff across IITA.
fill the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit. The Biometrics and
Statistics Unit has a research and service role for IITA across all our
locations and programs. The appropriate design, database development, and
analysis of experiments are a key function for the science of IITA and this
unit is critical to the quality of this science. IITA works in a wide diversity
of research areas with a diversity of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial
statistics. The Head of this unit will need to give leadership in this area and
to manage the activities of its staff across IITA.
Position/Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for the Head,
Biometrics and Statistics Unit will include:
Biometrics and Statistics Unit will include:
- Provision of advice to scientists, partners
and students on statistics within their specific research program. - Contribute to the increased use of bio
informatics at IITA. - Contribute to the development and use of
databases for trial data, baseline surveys, evaluation of genetic
resources, and other repositories for IITA research data. - Enhance the quality of the IITA research with
more appropriate experimental design, survey tool, and use of statistics. - Publish on new approaches to statistics and
methods of the IITA research areas. - Conduct training programs in statistics for
IITA scientists, partners, and students as needed. - Contribute to resource mobilization by
participating in the development of research proposals. - Training of MSc and PhD students through
supervision of thesis research in collaboration with universities. - Leading a team of support staff.
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should have a PhD degree in
biometrics or statistics
biometrics or statistics
Core Competencies:
- At least 8 years experience in applying
statistics to research programs in genetics, agronomy, natural resource
management, and/or social sciences. - At least 5 years experience in the management
of a biometrics or statistics program with a range of staff experiences, a
range of research and service functions, and budget management. - Experience with statistical packages such as
GENSTAT, SAS, SPSS, and open sources program such as R, PowerMaker, DARwin
and Tassel. - Experience with bio informatics and database
development. - Good scientific publication record.
- Ability to work as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment. - Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team
building skills. - Excellent communication in English and French
is an advantage.
Duty Station: IITA
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ibadan, Nigeria.
General information: Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications:
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses
of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please
complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses
of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please
complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
Closing Date: 20th June
2013
2013
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and
particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
be contacted.
