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  • Posted: Mar 18, 2021
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2021
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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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    Senior Research Supervisor

    Reference No.: IITA - HR - NRS2020 - 0011
    Location: Ibadan, Oyo
    Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

    Duties
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

    • Participate in the inspection surveys for virus disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots/germplasm evaluation trials in the fields and under screenhouse conditions;
    • Collect samples for health assessment and indexing by qualitative and quantitative diagnostics to measure virus load;
    • Perform characterization of virus diversity using biological and molecular methods including use of conventional and high-throughput sequencing methods;
    • Carry out diagnostics testing for viruses on IITA mandate crops and selection of healthy planting material for propagation;
    • Carry out virus purification, production of antibodies, design oligonucleotide primers for PCR and isothermal amplification assays;
    • Participate as resource person in diagnostics and phenotyping workshops;
    • Collection, analyse field and laboratory data, and prepare quality technical reports;
    • Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc / HND qualification in Plant Science, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related fields with minimum of five (5) years’ experience in application of molecular biological procedures in a well-structured environment.

    Compatencies:
    The ideal candidate must:

    • Have good communication skills.

    Remuneration
    We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
    conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

     

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidate should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA.

     

    Note

    • The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
    • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
    • While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse
      workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Interested and qualified? Go to IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on jobs.iita.org to apply

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