Research Associate

Gene Bank & Tropical Forages

The organization

 The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers scientific solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity to sustainably transform food systems and landscapes, improving people's lives. Our solutions address critical global challenges such as malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

Through innovative collaborations, the Alliance generates evidence and integrates innovations to sustainably nourish people, boost prosperity, and conserve the planet. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

About the position

The Gene Bank Program is searching for a Research Associate who will be responsible for providing statistical support and work across the Low Methane Forages (LMF) project, with a focus on analyzing data from forage accessions including those conserved and characterized by the Gene Bank Program evaluated through vitro and in vivo experiments. This includes data on digestibility, gas production, methane emissions, biomass yield, and key agronomic indicators, as well as metabolomic profiles and genomic sequences.

The position will be based at the Alliance’s Americas Hub in Palmira, Colombia, with availability to travel within and outside the country.

Responsibilities

  • Provide statistical support across all phases of the Low Methane Forages (LMF) project, including experimental design, data cleaning, and analysis.
  • Analyze data generated from in vitro fermentation assays and in vivo trials, including digestibility, gas production, methane emissions, biomass yield, and agronomic performance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across CIAT, ILRI, and ICARDA to ensure harmonized data workflows and analysis protocols.
  • Support the development and application of statistical models for interpreting complex datasets, such as those from metabolomics, microbiome, and multi-environment trials.
  • Maintain project databases to store and manage large datasets from multi-center evaluations.
  • Contribute to scientific reports, technical briefs, and peer-reviewed publications summarizing statistical findings.
  • Assist in training and capacity-building activities to strengthen statistical literacy among project partners.


Requirements

Qualifications and requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.
  • At least one year of experience supporting agricultural research projects with statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency in R, python, SAS & statistical software.
  • Knowledge with mixed models, longitudinal data analysis, and data visualization.
  • Experience working with datasets related to forage evaluation, animal nutrition, or environmental indicators (desirable).
  • Working knowledge of GIS and spatial data analysis is an advantage.
  • Effective communication skills and advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and project needs.
  • Ability to follow procedures, policies, and research protocols.
  • Strong organizational and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural and multi-institutional environment.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a nationally recruited position under grade BG06, on a 14-level scale (14 being the highest).

The position is based at the Alliance Bioversity International – CIAT Americas Hub in Palmira, Colombia. It will be offered as a one-year fixed-term contract, renewable based on performance and the availability of funds. The Alliance provides a collaborative, research-driven environment with competitive remuneration and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applications

Applications must be submitted through the following link: The call for applications will clearly indicate the title: RFP300973 -“Research Associate – Biostatistics.”Application deadline: November 20th,2025 Learn more about us at:Careers | Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT
We invite you to learn more about us at:
http://alliancebioversityciat.org



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