Associate Scientist – Data Analyst Job World Agroforestry Centre
Looking for an agricultural job in Kenya? World Agroforestry is hiring an Associate Scientist – Data Analyst to analyze research data and provide data-driven insights. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in statistics is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist ICRISAT’s scientists in planning agricultural field trials.
- Generate randomizations and trial layouts for field experiments.
- Provide support to the scientists for data curation, simple and complex analysis, and interpretation of the results from varying disciplines.
- Develop R codes and/or refine existing R codes for data curation, visualization and analysis.
- Actively contribute to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to conducting training programmes for both ICRISAT’s scientists and National Agricultural Research Scientists (NARS) in data management and data analysis.
- Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience in agricultural research, which is highly desirable.
- Proven experience working as a Biostatistician in a research environment or applied setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated expertise in applied statistical analysis.
- Solid knowledge and practical experience in experimental design.
- Experience in data generation, management, and curation.
- Proven capability in predictive modelling and advanced statistical techniques.
- Proficiency in statistical and data analysis software, including R, Python, and SAS.
- Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Preferably having experience of working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.
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