Breeding Database Programmer and Manager

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Job description

• • The successful candidate’s major tasks will include:
  • Code and database development (in collaboration with BTI).
  • Database administrator managing day-to-day operations.
  • Training of users which will involve regular traveling in Africa.

Job requirement

• The candidate should have a Masters degree in plant breeding and extensive experience in crop database development.
  • Programming in Java, SQL, and PERL.
  • Knowledge of web-development and a good working knowledge of Linux, and web servers are desired.
  • Working knowledge of statistics and quantitative genetics linkage analysis is an added advantage.
  • At least five years experience in large multi-user database development with inclination to crop improvement.
  Knowledge of hardware maintenance and operations.