ILRI Scientist – Livestock Genetics Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

ILRI Scientist – Livestock Genetics Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. ILRI Ethiopia looking for “Scientist – Livestock Genetics“. Applicants with a degree in PhD in livestock genetics and breeding may apply on or before November 25, 2021.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, has 14 offices across Asia and Africa, employs some 700 staff and has an annual operating budget of about USD80 million.

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ILRI Scientist – Livestock Genetics Jobs 2021

The ILRI has published a job vacancy announcement on October 30, 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Scientist – Livestock Genetics to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Recruiter International Livestock Research Institute
Position Scientist – Livestock Genetics
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country Ethiopia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification PhD in livestock genetics and breeding
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline November 25, 2021

ILRI Job Vacancy 2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the implementation of large-scale multi-country poultry innovation delivery programs in Africa and Asia;
  • Develop and foster close relationships and linkages with key institutions to enhance regional livestock breeding research capacity;
  • Contribute to the coordination of field data collection and feedback activities, working closely with both national and international research and development partners;
  • Design, develop and maintenance of databases for poultry performance recording, monitoring and farmer feedback for use in developing countries;
  • Contribute to the communication of related livestock genetics and breeding program work at ILRI work, e.g., through the preparation of ILRI publications such as working papers, policy briefs, technical reports, journal publications, conference papers and presentations at relevant fora;
  • Contributing to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or co-organized by the research team and program;
  • Participate in relevant institutional committees.

Position in Organization:

  • International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
  • Post location: The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent international travel expected both in African and Asian countries.
  • Last Date: 25 November 2021

Qualification:

  • PhD in livestock genetics and breeding.

Experience

  • At least 5 years of post-doctoral experience in poultry genetics, livestock breeding and/or animal science/breeding.
  • Proven track record and experience in the knowledge of and establishment of breeding schemes and the application of selective breeding for improvement of productivity, preferably on indigenous livestock in the tropics
  • Participation to multidisciplinary projects with health, breeding, nutrition components
  • Experience in statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, STATA, R, SPSS, ASReml).
  • Teamwork experience and track of leadership of technicians/researchers in a research environment.
  • Experience in supervising and examination of graduate students
  • Strong background and understanding of livestock physiology specifically reproduction in non-ruminant livestock
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative genetics data
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain excellent working relations with project leaders, scientists and technical staff.
  • Strong technical science writing and communication skills

How to Apply ILRI Scientist – Livestock Genetics Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.ilri.org/jobs?jid=41655-scientist-livestock-genetics

The Closing Date: November 25, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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