CIFOR Bioinformatic and Software Developer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIFOR Kenya looking for “Bioinformatic and Software Developer”. Applicants with a Masters in life Science may apply on or before 20 October 2022.
CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.
CIFOR Bioinformatic and Software Developer Jobs 2022
The CIFOR has published a job vacancy announcement on 12 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Bioinformatic and Software Developer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) |
| Position | Bioinformatic and Software Developer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters in life Science |
| Experience Required | 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 20 October 2022 |
CIFOR Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and responsibilities:
Data Analysis
- Analyse agricultural research experiments (low, mid, and high-volume sequencing/genotyping data).
- Processing of large files and perform various bioinformatics analysis.
Software development
- Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Developing Python and Angular / React (or other) web framework-based GUI web-apps.
- Manage Linux based servers and understand virtualizations and dockers.
Local and International Support
- Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
- Contribute to organizing and delivering OneCGIAR training programs in bioinformatics data analysis, data management, digitalization and using interlinked tools.
- Support the integration of roles and projects into the new OneCGIAR global units.
Qualification & Experience:
- Masters in life Science.
- PhD qualification in the same field will be an added advantage
- Thorough understanding of the field of work or specialized equipment.
- Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
- Up to 5 years work experience.
- Conceptual knowledge and understanding of NGS data analysis, and pipeline development for variant calling & developing reference assemblies.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
- Competence in using shell scripts, Snakemake, Nextflow and/or WSL.
- Experience in Core JAVA, using APIs and developing API driven applications.
- Proficiency in Python, Perl and R.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIFOR Bioinformatic and Software Developer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 20 October 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cifor.org |
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