Research Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:

• Routine extraction of high quality DNA from cassava accessions;
• Testing of quantity and quality of DNA;
• Preparation of DNA for outsourcing of DNA based assays;
• Analyse GBS results as routine identity confirmation of cassava accessions;
• Support the work of the postdoctoral fellow and other staff as required;
• Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND in Plant Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience.

Competencies:

• Experience in extraction of high quality DNA from plants.
• Experience in basic procedures and techniques in molecular biology.
• Have good communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Be safety and security precaution.
• Have good sense of cleanliness.
• Be a team player.

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