Header

Junior Data Analyst

12:37:00 PM
Job Category:Genetic Resources Program
Position Title:Junior Data Analyst
Type of Contract:Nationally Recruited Staff
Location:Mexico
Desired Skills:
Description:
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Junior Data Analyst in the Genetic Resources Program.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a notfor-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information:www.cimmyt.org

The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico) but will interact with all CIMMYT´s experimental stations and regional office (country and world-wide) on a regular basis.

Specific responsibilities of these positions will include:

  • Assist BSU staff in all data formatting, curation and analyses for the CCAF project.
  • Assist BSU staff in all aspects of SeeD project including phenotypic and genotypic data.
  • Assist BSU staff in genomic in specific analyses related to genomic and genotype x environment
  • interaction.
  • Assist BSU staff in specific analyses on SAS for standard service done by the BSU to all CIMMYT
  • programs.
  • Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the program/project, as required by the supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:

  • Master Degree in Statistics, Biometrics or Mathematics.
  • Working experience in experimental design, linear models and Bayesian analysis.
  • Good statistical computing skills in any of the following software, SAS, ASReml or R.
  • Experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment.
  • Good written and verbal communications skills in English.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes Year-end Bonus (40 days), Vacation Premium (56%), Life Insurance and Medical Insurance, Supermarket Coupons, Savings Fund,Social Mexican Benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 27 May, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please insert position Reference number: N13226 in the header of your email).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information please contact Guillermo Flores, g.flores@cgiar.org

Post a Comment