Research Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

• Supervise all field research activities for Striga resistance and nutrient environment breeding programs, including Striga seed collection, field layout and infestation fertilizer application, planting data collection and harvest.
• Supervise screening in the laboratory and screen-house using various specialized techniques. Assist in implementing new screening methods and prepare samples for genotyping.
• Supervise handling of Striga and nutrient enriched maize germplasm in the breeding nursery, including planting, hand-pollinations, and data collection. Assist in making selections.
• Supervise junior staff and casual labour, assist in data collection and analysis, and in managing special projects.
• Assist in carrying out effective screening to transfer an Imazapyt Resistance (IR) gene into the lowland adapted maize germplasm.
• Assist graduate students on research projects as required.
• Assist the scientist to maintain strict control of budget expenditures and casual employment.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Plant Science or any related field with a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in the management of Screen House.
• Be able to lead in the preparation for Samples Analysis.
• Be able to lead in all Data collection process.
• Have experience in management of Cold Store