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V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012 Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105; E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG Website: www.icarda.org |
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Senior
Biometrician
Aleppo, Syria |
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Organization Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center, ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme. ICARDA's mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500 scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country offices. The Position ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of Senior Biometrician. The position reports directly to the Deputy Director General for Research. The principal duty as Senior Biometrician is to work closely with the Center's scientists to assist them in the design and analysis of their research, as well as making important contributions to training of ICARDA staff and scientists from the national agricultural research systems (NARS) that ICARDA works with. The incumbent is expected to make significant contribution to scientific publications and to the statistical robustness of scientists' publications. Duties and Responsibilities
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Terms of Appointment The appointment will be for an initial period of 2 years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12). Living in Syria ICARDA's headquarters is situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria's second largest city. In addition to the internationally-accredited school, ICARDA runs a sports and social club for the staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo. Application Qualified applicants are invited to send:
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments) Quote reference INT-P/8023/09 on the application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 15 September 2009 ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women. |
Posted on 2 July 2009