ILRI Plant Molecular Breeder - BecA Job in Nairobi Kenya

ILRI Plant Molecular Breeder - BecA Job in Nairobi Kenya - Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/.Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 30 September 2011.

Vacancy Number: PMB/BecA/08/11

Department: BecA-ILRI Hub

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3-years fixed term appointment

Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset:
* Knowledge of component trait analysis;
* Molecular breeding simulation and decision support tools;
* Double haploid and other rapid crop improvement technologies;
* Applying biotechnologies in developing countries;
* Quantitative phenotyping of a range of agronomic traits;
* Biometric and bioinformatics analysis.

Essential Skills and Qualifications will include:
* Ph.D. degree in plant genetics, molecular biology and/or plant breeding;
* Familiarity with large-scale germ plasm collections and field breeding programs and a strong background in quantitative genetics;
* Experience in high throughput genotyping system;
* Knowledge of SSR, SNP and gene-based marker development, validation and application;
* Application of MASn plant breeding.
* Interest in international agricultural research and development;
* Ability to work well as part of multidisciplinary teams;
* Proficiency in spoken and written English language.

Terms of appointment: The position is Scientist/Research Level 5A and is on a 3 year fixed term appointment. We offer a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: Pensions Medical insurances Life insurance and allowances for Children’s Educations Housings Security Relocation Home leave travel and annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays.