Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP) - Hub Manager at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: DDG-R4D/IBP/HM/05/14
Location: IITA HQ, Ibadan, Nigeria

Position/Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities will include:

•     Act as a point of contact for crop breeders in providing technical backstopping in the use of the IBP-Manager software and associated services (this includes data transfer as well as facilitating access to services such as genotyping).
•     Provide first level support on data analysis methodology and results interpretation.
•     Contribute, under the leadership of the Capacity Building Coordinator, to the training and support for broader adoption and use of the IBP-Manager in the overall breeding programme of the Host Institute and in the region.
•     Proactive in the gathering and processing of user feedback and new feature requests specifically tailored to user needs, and reports these to the IBP Management Team.
•     Contribute, together with the Capacity Building Coordinator, to the promotion of IBP and engage with social networks.
•     Join the IITA’s bioinformatics team and contribute to in-house bioinformatics capacity building, resource mobilization, and publication of research findings.

Educational Qualifications
The candidate must have a Masters degree in plant breeding, genetics, plant science or related fields; a higher degree will be an advantage.

Core Competencies:

•     Demonstrated expertise in the use of analytical and bioinformatics tools.
•     Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
•     Expertise in database and data management.
•     Understanding of molecular marker technologies and experience with their application in crop improvement.
•     Ability to work in a team environment in a multicultural setting.
•     Empathy for international agricultural research and development.
•     Knowledge of application of plant bioinformatics to crop improvement is an advantage.
•     Experience working in developing countries is an added advantage.

General information:
The appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.