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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). Applications are now open for the position of Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. 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:

Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2023-018
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Carry out genotyping of plant materials designed for various genetics
analysis including linkage mapping, association studies and marker-assisted selection, genotyping will be done in lab using SNP, SSR and other types of marker.
Carry out collection and preparation of leaf tissues for shipment or DNA and RNA isolation.
Analyse genotypic data including linkage mapping, association studies, diversity analysis and expression analysis.
Carry out quantitative real time PCR on light cycler and ABI instruments for genotyping and expression analysis.
Develop gel-based allele-specific markers to select for traits of interest in tropical maize lines.
Perform in-silico analysis to functionally characterize candidate proteincoding genes linked to SNPs significantly associated with desired traits based on GWAS and QTL study.
Design and validate KASP markers for marker-assisted breeding in early, extra early, and medium maturing tropical maize lines.
Carry out gel electrophoresis and other cognate techniques.
Carry out basic informatics analysis and use of web-based biological tools.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the Biotechnology Laboratory.
Sequence regions of interest and deposit the DNA sequences in public sequence repository when needed.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements And Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following:

B.Sc / HND in Molecular Biology, Pathology, Microbiology, 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 molecular biology techniques and genomic data analysis.
Have a good report-writing skills.

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:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline

11th April 2023.

Note

Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
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.