Consultant - Data Analysis and Biometrics Support
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CIMMYTAgricultural Research
Hyderabad, IndiaContractSenior
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- At least 5–6 years
- Required Skills
- PythonData AnalysisR
Requirements
- PhD in quantitative genetics, biometrics, statistics, or a related field.
- At least 5–6 years of relevant experience in plant breeding data analysis or biometrics.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing multi-location crop breeding trials.
- Strong working knowledge of plant breeding experimental designs (e.g., alpha lattice, RCBD, augmented design).
- Strong proficiency in R and/or Python for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and automation.
- Experience with mixed models, BLUPs/BLUEs, and genotype-by-environment analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
- Experience with CGIAR, NARES, or similar research programs is desirable.
- Familiarity with FAIR data principles and breeding data systems like BioFlow is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Review and organize breeding trial datasets across locations and seasons.
- Perform data quality checks including outlier detection and plot-level consistency reviews.
- Clean and prepare datasets for analysis according to established workflows.
- Conduct statistical analyses such as single-site, multi-location, and BLUP estimation.
- Generate clear outputs to support product advancement and breeder decision-making.
- Document procedures, scripts, and analysis assumptions for reproducibility.
- Support the harmonization of analysis outputs across various projects and crops.
- Participate in regular technical check-ins with staff to prioritize datasets.
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