Job ID: 479940702
Job date: 2017-10-16
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Company : North Carolina State University. Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-10-16
End Date:
Company : North Carolina State University. Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Cooperative Tree Improvement Program in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applications for a research associate position as Tree Breeding Data Manager/Analyst. The major responsibilities include: 1) Participate in and help lead research projects carried out by the Program faculty, staff, and graduate students. 2) Manage the Cooperative’s web-based database, including upload of new data, manage user access, and timely delivery of data summaries and analyses to program members. 3) Assist in analyzing and summarizing data, writing technical documents, and give technical presentations at research and Cooperative meetings. 4) Maintain records of pedigrees of breeding populations. 5) Communicate with Cooperative staff and members to implement the breeding and testing plans. 6) Occasional travel will be required. Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience: Master of Science in genetics, animal breeding, crop science, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science, forestry, natural resources, or other relevant biological, quantitative, or social science. Departmental Required Skills: The candidate must be able to manage program goals (data management, data analyses and delivery of results) in a specified time period with minimal supervision. Strong programing, quantitative, and analytical skills will be needed for effective data management and analysis. Vigilant attention to data quality is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to interact with members, stakeholders, field foresters and research scientists in a range of different settings. A willingness to take on new challenges will be essential (e.g. managing large datasets produced by marker genotyping platforms, LIDAR measurements, and data from other new/innovative technologies). The successful candidate will have a vision to take the program to the next level of data management in the 21st century. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Experience with statistical programming language (R, SAS, etc.) and spreadsheet applications (Excel) is expected. Experience with relational databases (SQL, Microsoft Access, etc.) is desired. Familiarity with website development (PHP, HTML, etc.), a scripting language (Python, Perl, etc.) and analysis of mixed models with ASReml is also beneficial. Required License or Certification: A valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.
Additional Info:
Vacancy Type EHRA Non-Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Tree Breeding Data Manager/Analyst Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Position Number 00062011 Work Schedule 8-5 M-F, Occasional before/after regular business hours & weekends as needed) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 150405 - Tree Improvement Cooperative Department Tree Improvement Cooperative Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit The North Carolina State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program (http://treeimprovement.org/) is one of the largest Tree Improvement programs in the world. The Program started in 1956 to genetically improve southern pines, and it remains strong with aggressive breeding, research, education, and outreach efforts. Currently, the Program has 37 members, representing large forestry companies, small landowners, state and federal forest agencies, consulting firms, nursery vendors, real estate investment trusts, timberland investment management organizations, and forest foundations. The Program continuously works to discover innovative ways to accelerate tree breeding. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State (www.cnr.ncsu.edu/for/) has 55 full-time teaching and research faculty with a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy, economics, environmental technology, fisheries and wildlife, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, international forestry, biodiversity, conservation and restoration ecology, and geographic information systems. The Department offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees, and currently has approximately 650 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Active research programs within the Department generate about $6 million annually in extramural funds. North Carolina State University is one of the nation’s leading public land-grant universities with a total enrollment of approximately 34,000 students. The university is located in the capital city of Raleigh in the Research Triangle area (http://www.webs4you.com/raleigh/) and (http://triangle.citysearch.com/). Additional information about the department and university can be found at www.cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/ and www.ncsu.edu. Special Instructions Please include as attachments a cover letter, CV, and contact information for references. For questions about this position or the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program, contact: Steve McKeand, search committee chair (919-886-6073) or Fikret Isik < Fikret_Isik@ncsu.edu> (919-449-6891) Job Open Date 10/11/2017 Must Be Open Until Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 10/24/2017 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date 01/01/2018 AA/EOE NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Cooperative Tree Improvement Program in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applications for a research associate position as Tree Breeding Data Manager/Analyst. The major responsibilities include: 1) Participate in and help lead research projects carried out by the Program faculty, staff, and graduate students. 2) Manage the Cooperative’s web-based database, including upload of new data, manage user access, and timely delivery of data summaries and analyses to program members. 3) Assist in analyzing and summarizing data, writing technical documents, and give technical presentations at research and Cooperative meetings. 4) Maintain records of pedigrees of breeding populations. 5) Communicate with Cooperative staff and members to implement the breeding and testing plans. 6) Occasional travel will be required. Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience: Master of Science in genetics, animal breeding, crop science, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science, forestry, natural resources, or other relevant biological, quantitative, or social science. Departmental Required Skills: The candidate must be able to manage program goals (data management, data analyses and delivery of results) in a specified time period with minimal supervision. Strong programing, quantitative, and analytical skills will be needed for effective data management and analysis. Vigilant attention to data quality is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to interact with members, stakeholders, field foresters and research scientists in a range of different settings. A willingness to take on new challenges will be essential (e.g. managing large datasets produced by marker genotyping platforms, LIDAR measurements, and data from other new/innovative technologies). The successful candidate will have a vision to take the program to the next level of data management in the 21st century. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Experience with statistical programming language (R, SAS, etc.) and spreadsheet applications (Excel) is expected. Experience with relational databases (SQL, Microsoft Access, etc.) is desired. Familiarity with website development (PHP, HTML, etc.), a scripting language (Python, Perl, etc.) and analysis of mixed models with ASReml is also beneficial. Required License or Certification: A valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.
Requeriments :
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Computer Science
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Genetics
Skills :
- HTML
- PHP
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Programming in SAS
- SQL
Areas :
Additional Info:
Vacancy Type EHRA Non-Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Tree Breeding Data Manager/Analyst Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Position Number 00062011 Work Schedule 8-5 M-F, Occasional before/after regular business hours & weekends as needed) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 150405 - Tree Improvement Cooperative Department Tree Improvement Cooperative Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit The North Carolina State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program (http://treeimprovement.org/) is one of the largest Tree Improvement programs in the world. The Program started in 1956 to genetically improve southern pines, and it remains strong with aggressive breeding, research, education, and outreach efforts. Currently, the Program has 37 members, representing large forestry companies, small landowners, state and federal forest agencies, consulting firms, nursery vendors, real estate investment trusts, timberland investment management organizations, and forest foundations. The Program continuously works to discover innovative ways to accelerate tree breeding. The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State (www.cnr.ncsu.edu/for/) has 55 full-time teaching and research faculty with a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy, economics, environmental technology, fisheries and wildlife, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, international forestry, biodiversity, conservation and restoration ecology, and geographic information systems. The Department offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees, and currently has approximately 650 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Active research programs within the Department generate about $6 million annually in extramural funds. North Carolina State University is one of the nation’s leading public land-grant universities with a total enrollment of approximately 34,000 students. The university is located in the capital city of Raleigh in the Research Triangle area (http://www.webs4you.com/raleigh/) and (http://triangle.citysearch.com/). Additional information about the department and university can be found at www.cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/ and www.ncsu.edu. Special Instructions Please include as attachments a cover letter, CV, and contact information for references. For questions about this position or the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program, contact: Steve McKeand, search committee chair (919-886-6073) or Fikret Isik < Fikret_Isik@ncsu.edu> (919-449-6891) Job Open Date 10/11/2017 Must Be Open Until Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 10/24/2017 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date 01/01/2018 AA/EOE NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]