Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-0033
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Carryout genotyping using different marker systems including SSRs, SNPs, and others for planting material designed for various genetic analysis including linkage mapping, QTL analysis;
• Carry out collection of leaf tissue from the field and screenhouse, prepare DNA and RNA for next-generation sequencing (GBS,DArT, whole genome sequencing and re-sequencing, RNAseq etc);
• Carry out plant DNA/RNA isolation, DNA/RNA quality and quantity analysis and standard PCR amplification designed for genomic studies;
• Carry out gel electrophoresis and other cognate molecular techniques;
• Carry out basic informatics analysis and use of web-based biological tools;
• Supervise and train laboratory personnel and carryout general administration/maintenance of the laboratory;
• Carry out maintenance of accurate data record in database and laboratory notebooks;
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the biotechnology laboratory;
• Perform any other duties as properly assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in molecular biology including DNA/RNA isolation using different marker system such as SSRs, SNPs, data analysis using different statistical packages.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skill.
• Have experience in computer packages such as Microsoft Office and statistical packages such as DARWIN, POWERMAKER, knowledge of R would be an advantage.

Remuneration

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