Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un Boursier postdoctoral en génomique pour les banques de gènesau Maroc (H/F).

 

 

 

 

 

All CGIAR Centers are currently engaged into a reform process (“One CGIAR’”) that will help ICARDA and CGIAR achieve better impact through more strategically integrated research, unified governance, an integrated structure, and new research modalities across participating Research Centers. This transformation is supported by CGIAR donors who have committed to increased funding as a result of these reforms.

Main responsibilities

  • Analyze GRS, whole genome sequencing and genomic information of Genebank accessions.
  • Define a strategy for genomics work at ICARDA Genebank.
  • Accountable for curating and sharing genomic information in databases and with users.
  • Collaborate with breeding programs on allele mining and trait discovery.
  • Undertake population genetics and landscape genetic analysis.
  • Mapping traits using genomic selection and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) models in Genebank accessions.
  • Contribute to develop capacity at ICARDA and NARS scientists on plant genomics.
  • Support managing projects and developing grants.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and competencies :

  • PhD in plant genetics, bio-informatics, or a related field;
  • 0 to 3 years maximum of post-degree completion experience.
  • Strong background in biology, phylogenetics and molecular genetics.
  • Knowledge of scripting language (R or python), Bio-conductor.
  • Excellent command of English.
  • Able to present efficiently results to scientific communities.

Desirable qualifications and competencies

  • Experience with command-line bio-informatics tools and working knowledge of cluster environment.
  • Knowledge of Arabic or French language.

More details

Deadline : 09 March 2023