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  • [Photo] Gaiji Samy (IPGRI) • September 8, 2005
    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
    INTERNATIONAL PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES INSTITUTE

    For further information on IPGRI, consult the Web page at
    http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org

    The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) exists to help poor people in developing countries to make better use of agricultural biodiversity to improve their livelihoods. It is one of the 15 Future Harvest Centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IPGRIâ??s headquarters is just outside Rome in Italy and the organization is active in over 100 countries worldwide, with more than 300 staff working from some 20 country offices. IPGRI is now looking for a well-qualified candidate, to be based at its headquarters, for the position of:

    POSITION

    Scientist, Bioinformatics

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Under the supervision of the Director, Understanding and Managing Genetic Resources Programme, based at IPGRIâ??s headquarters in Rome, the incumbent will lead IPGRIs bioinformatics activities at the institute level and support the Generation Challenge Programme. More specifically, the appointee will be responsible for the following:
    • Support the development of a "Genetic Resources Clearing House Mechanism" and coordinate the implementation of its molecular / genomic components including:
    . The development and adoption of bioinformatics standards and ontology
    . The design of a central repository linking phenotype and molecular data
    . The development and use of appropriate web services and applications using BioMOBY and other related technologies
    . The design of user interfaces in collaboration with scientists to phenotype and molecular data
    • Provide support to computational biology projects;
    • Analyze and interpret various data sets including nucleotide and amino acid sequences, protein domains and structures;
    • Represent IPGRI in the various official, strategic and technical areas of bioinformatics;
    • Provide helpdesk support and training to scientists.
    MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
    • A PhD in biology, or closely related area or other academic qualifications and experience that are equivalent.
    • At least 3 years professional experience with projects related to genomics, molecular characterization and computational biology and the development and implementation of databases, new algorithms and methods.
    • Knowledge of interoperability standards, methods and tools required.
    • Experience with BioMOBY and related web services technologies are considered an advantage.
    • Knowledge of common bioinformatics programming languages such as Perl and Java; experience with Unix environment would be an advantage.
    • Demonstrated experience and expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics or related field.
    • Knowledge of the conservation and use of plant genetics resources is a considerable advantage.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a wide range of collaborators from different cultural backgrounds and across a range of disciplines.
    • High level of initiative, strategic judgment and adaptability.
    • Excellent English, both written and spoken; knowledge of other languages will be an advantage.
    • Motivated and resourceful person with a sustained record of achievement and innovation.
    TERMS:
    IPGRI offers an attractive internationally competitive salary andbenefits package. Initial contract will be for a period of three years, renewable.

    HOW TO APPLY:
    Letter of application and curriculum vitae in English, including date of birth, gender and nationality, with names and full contact details of at least three referees, including telephone, fax and email address, should be sent to Ms Ingrid Lambert, Human Resources Manager, IPGRI, Via dei Tre Denari 472/a, 00057 Maccarese, Rome, fax (39) 06 6118341 or preferably online at IPGRI-VACANCY[at]CGIAR.ORG no later than 16 September, 2005. Note: Please quote source of advertisement.

    IPGRI is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

    Women and candidates from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

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