IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding
solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning
research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs
of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop
quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and
generate wealth from agriculture.
IITA is a non-profit organization
founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA
works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam,
cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture
research partnership for a food secure future.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Support Officer
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-044
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Assist in the application of diagnostics techniques such as
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) and nucleic acid isolation methods - Conduct field assessment of yam diseases
- Participate in field surveys and preparation of high quality report on findings
- Carryout data management and analysis using tools available in the YamBase
- Prepare of timely and accurate technical reports
- Coordinate Propagation of planting materials in screen house and field
- Maintain virus and fungal isolates
- Monitor and reporting of field and screen house activities
- Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
- B.Sc in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology
or closely related fields with minimum of three (3) years professional
experience preferably with a reputable organization
Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:
- Good laboratory and field research skills
- Good communication and supervisory skills
- Good data management analysis skills
- Ability to work independently and ability to acquire skills quickly (fast learner)
- Good Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
- Good computer skills, MS-Office applications, use of document and data management applications
How to Apply
Interested applicant should forward their Applications include covering
letter which should address how the candidate’s
background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position
applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three
professional referees (which must include either the Head of the
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
Application Deadline 2nd November, 2016.