[AgMIP] IFPRI vacanvy posting: Research Analyst (DSSAT and Linux skills desired)

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Hi all,



IFPRI's Environment and Production Technology Division is seeking a Research Analyst with DSSAT and Linux skills. The position is based in Washington, DC. Please see below for details. We welcome your application.



Best,

Kim
IFPRI VACANCY POSTING

Position #13-195 (N)
LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION

TITLE:                       Senior Research Assistant/Research Analyst
LOCATION:              Washington, DC

DIVISION:                Environment and Production Technology
REPORTS TO:         Timothy Thomas, Research Fellow
GRADE:                    14B/14C
FLSA STATUS:        Exempt

POSTING DATE:     August 1, 2013
CLOSING DATE:     August 31, 2013 OR UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified Senior Research Assistant or Research Analyst who will work on projects related to agricultural technology, natural resource management and climate change research in its Environment and Production Technology (EPTD) division, based in Washington DC, USA, but will likely involve travel to the countries in which IFPRI carries out its research.

The successful candidate will either have experience running crop modeling software (preferably DSSAT) or experience programming in Linux or both.  Additionally, a second skillset is required, either in statistical analysis (regressions) or GIS.  Good writing skills are a plus.

This is a one-year, fixed-term, non-exempt, renewable appointment based in Washington DC.

Essential Duties:
Duties include, but not limited to, the following:

*          Running crop models on a cluster (or possibly in the cloud) in a Linux environment

*          Assisting with writing reports, papers, funding proposals, and presentations

*          Doing either statistical analysis in Stata or GIS work in GRASS and/or ArcGIS

*          Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications:

*          MA/MS in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Economics, environmental economics, agriculture (agronomy), public policy, remote sensing, or related fields.

*          Ability to program in Linux, or program crop modeling software (DSSAT preferred), or both.

*          Experience with either statistics or econometrics including the use of statistical software applications; or GIS work with ArcGIS or GRASS.

*          Excellent analytical skills/quantitative analysis.

*          Excellent verbal and written English, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills.

*          Experience in working on topics such as climate change, agriculture and rural development, natural resource management, or public policy.

*          Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed products on time.

*          Ability to work under time pressure.

*          Ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment.



IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries.

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits.  IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing country professionals to apply.

TO APPLY:

IFPRI Employees: Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Carla Tufano/Monica Dourado.

External Candidates: Go to www.ifpri.org<http://www.ifpri.org> .  Click on "Careers" and then click on "Research" to link you to Position # 13-195 - Senior Research Assistant/Research Analyst, EPTD.  Please complete on-line application, including a complete resume and a detailed letter of interest.  Also complete section providing 3 references.  For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org<http://www.ifpri.org>.

For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org<http://www.ifpri.org>.  EOE.






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Kimberlee Chang
Administrative Coordinator, Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute
2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
(w) 1-202-862-8019
Email: k.chang at cgiar.org



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Timothy S. Thomas

Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

2033 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006-1002 (Room 5035)

t.s.thomas at cgiar.org<http://lists.agmip.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/agmip><mailto:t.s.thomas at cgiar.org<http://lists.agmip.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/agmip>>         www.ifpri.org<http://www.ifpri.org/>        www.timthomas.net<http://www.timthomas.net/>


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