International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Position: Senior Research Supervisor
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-007
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
- Carry out inspection survey for virus disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots and germplasm evaluation trials in the field and under screen house conditions.
- Perform characterization of virus diversity by biological and molecular method including the use of conventional and high throughput sequencing methods.
- Carry out diagnostics testing for virus in IITA mandate crops and selection of healthy planting materials for propagation.
- Carry out virus purification and production of antibodies.
- Design oligonucleotide primers for PCR and isothermal amplification assays.
- Participate as resource person in diagnostics and phenotyping workshops.
- Collection of samples for health assessment and indexing by qualitative and quantitative diagnostics testing to measure virus load.
- Perform collection and analysis of field, laboratory data and prepare quality technical reports.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification
- BSc / HND in Plant Science, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good knowledge of plant technology, disease diagnosis, principle and application of modern diagnostic tools (ELISA, PCR, LAMP, RPA, highthroughput sequencing) and virus disease phenotyping.
- Ability to cope with heavy intermittent work load extending beyond office hours and during weekends.
- Have ability to interpret data and prepare good technical report.
- Have good interpersonal and communication skill.
- Have ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and multicultural background.
- Be experience in application of ELISA and PCR based method, vegetative propagation, conduct field surveys, manage experiments, in the screen house and field, indexing and seed testing.
- Be computer literate and have ability to use basic statistical methods for data analysis.
- Have capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria and work on the field.
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 1st March, 2023.
Note
- IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted