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Breeding Analytics & Decision Support Officer

  • CIFOR-ICRAF
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • KES 4,000,000 – KES 6,000,000

1.

Breeding Data Analysis and Interpretation

  • Analyze breeding datasets.
  • Conduct Multi Environment Trial (MET) and Genotype by Environment (G×E) analyses.
  • Support genotype evaluation and advancement decisions.

2. Predictive Breeding and Decision Support

  • Support trait prioritization and breeding decisions.
  • Improve selection accuracy and breeding efficiency.

3. Data Integration and Analytical Workflows

  • Prepare analysis-ready datasets.
  • Develop reproducible analytical workflows.
  • Ensure data and output quality.

4. Reporting, Communication and Capacity Strengthening

  • Prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations.
  • Communicate findings to breeding teams and partners.
  • Support knowledge sharing and capacity development.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Genetics, Data Science, Agricultural Analytics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical modelling, experimental design, mixed models, and multi-environment trial analysis
  • Proficiency in R

Skills

  • R
  • Mixed Models
  • Multi-Environment Trial Analysis
  • Genotype-by-Environment Analysis
  • Experimental design
  • Data Visualization
  • Reproducible Research

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