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Job Title: Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit
Ref: DDG-R4D/HBSU/10/11
Location: IITA-Ibadan, Nigeria
Organisation: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Descriptions:
• 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.

Position/Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the Head, 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.

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.

General information: Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications:
Applications including 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: IITA Job Application Portal

Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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