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  • Posted: May 20, 2015
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Research Assistant

    Background and Responsibilities
    • Assist in experimenting , planning, setting up and implementation on the field and tissue culture laboratory;
    • Engage in tissue culture medium preparation, sub-culturing, washing containers e.t.c.;
    • Collect plan data from breeding crossing blocks fields established for tissue culture experiments;
    • Assist in harvesting yam tubers and seed from the field the field experiments after applying tissue culture technique;
    • Collect samples from yam field (flowers, anthers, ovaries and florescence) and carry out analysis on them in the lab;
    • Organize laboratory work for tissue culture experiments and trials;
    • Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

    Qualification and Experience

    • B.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Microbiology or  related field with minimum of two (2) years’ experience on plant tissue culture and related field.

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

    Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.

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