University of Ibadan(UI) Lecturing Job Vacancies, May- June 2013

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant job positions at University of Ibadan (UI):
Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Associate/Assistant Professor)
Area Of Specialization
Plant Breeding (60% Teaching, 40% research)
The appointee will teach core plant breeding courses including quantitative genetics and statistics for agronomic experimentation, and develop a strongexternally funded breeding programme on one of the important tropical crops and another that is under-exploited.Appointee will also supervise the research of regular undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan as well as those of the Pan-African University.
A strong background in the use of biotechnological techniques for crop improvement is required. Candidates must have considerable knowledge and experience in genomics and molecular plant breeding. The preferred candidate will have exceptional ability to forge collaborative research.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Farming Systems
• Postdoctoral experience
• Learned publications
• Ability to attract and manage grants
• Teaching experience at the university level
• Research experience in tropical farming systems

Remuneration
Competitive and commensurate with background and experience. Accommodation is available on the campus of the University for International Staff. Appointees who also teach courses and supervise students’ research in the PAU plant breeding programme will, in addition to their salary, earn top-ups.

Candidates can opt for renewable contract appointments or have their appointments confirmed to retirement age (65 years) after three years based on performance.

Method of Application
Candidates are requested to submit an application, detailed resume (CV) indicating teaching and research experience, and names and contact information of three referees, and copies of university transcripts and certificates, all in a single file in pdf format by email to Deputy Registrar (Establishments), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria (Email.: [email protected]), with a copy to Prof. Victor O. Adetimirin, Head, Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan ([email protected];[email protected]).

Application Deadline 11th June, 2013

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