Job Title: STATISTICIAN / BIOMETRICIAN – Re-advertised
Tasks and Responsibilities
Undertake quality assurance and quality control in experimental design, data management and integrity as well as data analysis and interpretation.
Advise research scientists in NARO institutes and other agricultural research service providers supported by NARO in the design, planning and implementation of scientifically sound experiments.
Ensure that data generated by scientists is of scientific integrity and the analysis tools and methods are scientifically sound
Support the scientists in the analysis of data using mathematical and statistical methods.
Create and maintain capacity within NARO in sound research methods, data analysis and interpretation and
Ensure the availability of statistical software to NARO scientists and they are upto-date with the most rigorous and robust data management and analytical tools
Support scientists in grant applications by ensuring the study designs and proposed data management and analysis methods are scientifically and statistically sound
Conduct research to improve data management and statistical methods in the organization.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants should possess a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural sciences or statistics plus a Masters degree in biometrics, biostatistics or epidemiology. Possession of a PhD in related filed will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years experience (for MSc) in a research setting.
Knowledge of computers, statistical and data processing software including SAS, STATA, Genestat and others
An analytical and imaginative mind
Good communication skills to work with diverse teams and Excellent report writing skills.
Publication record in peer reviewed statistical/agricultural or natural science journals is desirable.
Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe
