Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

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:

Job Title: Research Supervisor

Reference ID: IITA-HR-NRS2022-011
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2, 3-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Carry out sorting of true cassava botanical seeds and make ready them ready for sowing.
• Carry out the establishment of a crossing block in preparation for a new breeding season, maintenance of crossing blocks and Pre-nursery beds.
• Collect agronomic data with the use of field book and manage harvest and disposal of transgenic field trials.
• Handle transplanting of tissue culture transgenic plants.
• Maintain and harden tissue culture and SAH transgenic plants.
• Manage facility equipment, functionality and keep record of survival rates.
• Establish field trial design with the use of cassbase.org.
• Manage data management, upload to cassbase.org and keep field book files for data collection.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Agriculture, Crop Science, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have basic knowledge of seed and agronomic data collection with the use of field book.
• Have good communication skill (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be able to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently when necessary.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date

3rd August, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• 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.