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

Apply For Senior Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is now recruiting for a Senior Research Supervisor. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Position: Senior Research Supervisor

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-007
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Contract: 2-year renewable contract

Duties

Carry out inspection surveys for virus disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots and germplasm evaluation trials in the field and under screen house conditions.
Perform characterization of virus diversity by a biological and molecular methods including the use of conventional and high throughput sequencing methods.
Carry out diagnostics testing for viruses in IITA mandate crops and selection of healthy planting materials for propagation.
Carry out virus purification and production of antibodies.
Design oligonucleotide primers for PCR and isothermal amplification assays.
Participate as a resource person in diagnostics and phenotyping workshops.
Collection of samples for health assessment and indexing by qualitative and quantitative diagnostics testing to measure virus load.
Perform collection and analysis of field, and laboratory data and prepare quality technical reports.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements And Qualification

BSc / HND in Plant Science, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate must:

Have good knowledge of plant technology, disease diagnosis, principle and application of modern diagnostic tools (ELISA, PCR, LAMP, RPA, high-throughput sequencing) and virus disease phenotyping.
Ability to cope with heavy intermittent workload extending beyond office hours and during weekends.
Have the ability to interpret data and prepare a good technical reports.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Have the ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and multicultural background.
Be experienced in the application of ELISA and PCR based methods, vegetative propagation, conducting field surveys, managing experiments, in the screen house and field, indexing and seed testing.
Be computer literate and have the ability to use basic statistical methods for data analysis.
Have the capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria and work on the field.

Salary

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

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline

1st March 2023.

Note

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