Key Responsibilities

Bioinformatic data analysis for genomic epidemiology and surveillance
Provide training and contribution to bioinformatic capacity building activities (e.g. supervision of post-graduate students at ILRI and conducting short term regional Bioinformatic training workshops
Ensure integration of bioinformatics into the research and research planning process of ILRI Animal and Human Health programs including One Health Centre for Africa
Proactively establish and build strong ILRI genomic platform in relationship with a range of local, regional and international partners and collaborators
Contribute to the scientific quality of the research within the global genomic epidemiology and surveillance program (bio)informatics team
Contribute to developing project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis in scientific literature and present at international scientific conferences
Contribute to the development of resource mobilization proposals as appropriate

Requirements

PhD in bioinformatics or in biological sciences research driven by computational or related field
Familiarity with metagenomic analysis, particularly the use and analysis of high-throughput sequencing data generated by a range of platforms
Experiences in working in genomic epidemiology of Rift valley fever and extensive experience with wet lab experiments including NGS library preparation
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams with minimal supervision, and experience working across disciplines and different cultural backgrounds.