Research Technician: Genomics Analytical Services (Fixed Term Contract) (Pretoria) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Apply statistical models appropriate for evaluation of on farm and on-station animal performance of breeds/ecotypes within the various projects.
• Monitors animal performance data within the community-based breeding programs.
• Contribute to the development of scientific manuscripts and publish in high impact scientific journals.
• Support the development of animal performance evaluation systems /work plans / guidelines; leads and coordinates research activities.
• Design and conduct on-farm experiments, supports capacity building on research, data collection, and implementation of community-based breeding programs.
• Communicate on-farm research protocols and findings to target audience at community level meetings.
• Compile, summarize documents, and publishes research data into reports, briefs, journal articles, popular publications and newsletters.
• Conducts regular field visits to supervise data collection of the on-farm and breeding activities and follows-up with collaborators.
• Organize and facilitate project and stakeholder engagement workshops and interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support in breeding and genetics data analysis.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc / Diploma / National Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Production.
• Two years of practical experience in Animal production, Breeding and Genetics will be added advantage.
• Experience in implementing livestock research Analysis of animal performance, genetic, and environmental data.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in livestock genetics and breeding including multivariate analysis and mixed linear models.
• Demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed papers.
• Experience in implementing experimental designs for various livestock systems.
• Experience and knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analyses used in animal genetic improvement programs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel in and outside South Africa, and Collaborative skills and experience in working with multi-cultural teams.