Computer Programmer Jobs recruitment at icipe Kenya 2013
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Computer Programmer in R and/or other programming languages (C, C++ and Java) in the Earth Observation and Modelling Unit.
The position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya at the icipe Duduville campus.
To assist in the development of a multipurpose classifier modelling tool for successful intervention of icipe’s R&D activities.
- Develop a multipurpose classifier using advanced learning algorithms such as Random Forest (RF), Neural Network (NN), and Support Vector Machine (SVM), using “R” software language.
- Support the development of interfaces for the multipurpose classifier.
- Develop databases for IMP practices and satellite imagery for crop and vector-borne disease occurrences.
- Knowledge of programming tools in R and/or C/C++, Java, Eclipse and other programming languages.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts is desirable.
- BSc degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, statistics or related degree (from a university or technological institute)
- Experience in object-oriented programming is desirable.
- Provision for learning and teamwork ability.
This position reports to the two Principal Investigators in the Earth Observation and Modelling Unit.
Applications will be accepted up to 18th October 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department
icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Please copy your electronic applications to tlandmann@icipe.org
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer