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.
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (SEED MULTIPLICATION)
Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2016-041
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Assist in multiplication of virus-free cassava planting material using several different rapid multiplication methods;
Assist in testing of treatments to improve multiplication rate and reduce cost of rapid multiplication systems in the laboratory and field;
Assist in planting, maintenance, data collection, harvesting and post-harvest handling of roots and stems from variety trials on-station and on-farm;
Assist with stem sales of pre-basic seed include keeping records of sales and facilitating payment and deposit of revenue from stem sales;
Participate in training of technicians and partners on methods of cassava stem multiplication;
Assist in supervising subordinate staff on field, laboratory and screenhouse activities;
Assist in providing technical backstopping to cassava seed multipliers,
Assist in collection and analyses of field and lab data including preparation of quality technical reports;
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
HND/B.Sc Degree in Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Agricultural Extension, Plant Science, Biochemistry, or related disciplines with 2 years’ experience performing similar role.
COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate must have:
Very good knowledge of plant breeding and seed production of vegetative propagated crops
Demonstrable supervisory experience (lab/field).
At least three years of experience in a similar position with experience in propagation of clonally propagated crops (such as cassava), conducting field trials, working in the laboratory and screenhouse settings, managing experiments including data collection and analysis.
Passion and commitment for academic excellence.
Computer literacy, data organization and analysis skills
Good capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria, and work in the fields.
Good coping skills with heavy workloads extending beyond office hours and during weekends
Ability to learn new skills, quickly adapt and apply new methods.
Ability to interpret data and prepare good technical reports.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and intercultural background.
REMUNERATION
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (CASSAVA SEED HEALTH)
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-041
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Assist in the inspection surveys for cassava pest and disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots in the fields and under screenhouse conditions;
Assist in collection of samples for health assessment and indexing;
Assist in testing of field grown and in vitro cassava for pathogens (mainly viruses and bacteria) using ELISA, PCR, LAMP and other diagnostic methods;
Assist in the selection of healthy planting material for propagation;
Involves in organizing and monitoring of cassava seed degeneration trial;
Assist in providing technical backstopping to seed quality inspections;
Assist in collection and analyzing of field and laboratory data including preparation of quality technical reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
BSc/HND in Plant Science, Crop production, Agricultural Extension, Biochemistry, Breeding/Agronomy, or related disciplines with 2 years’ experience performing similar role.
COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate must have:
Very good knowledge on plant pathology; theory and application of diagnostic methods (such as ELISA and PCR); vegetative propagation of crops; concepts of plant disease control; production of healthy planting material; and seed quality certification.
Demonstrable supervisory experience (lab/field).
Working experience (desired) on application of ELISA and PCR-based methods / propagation of clonally propagated crops (such as cassava) / conducting field surveys / managing experiments in the screenhouse or fields/indexing and seed quality testing.
Passion and commitment for academic excellence.
Computer literacy, data organization and analysis skills
Good capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria, and work in the fields.
Good coping skills heavy intermittent workloads extending beyond office hours and during weekends
Ability to learn new skills, quickly adapt and apply new methods.
Ability to interpret data and prepare good technical reports.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and intercultural background.
REMUNERATION
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
TO APPLY
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RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (SEED MULTIPLICATION)
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (CASSAVA SEED HEALTH)
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).
DUE DATE: 9 September, 2016
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