Postdoctoral Fellow (Cowpea) at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow (Cowpea)

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Cowpea)

Ref: R4D/PDF/CP/05/13

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria

Position/Responsibilities:

• Drought resistance evaluation and analysis of mechanism
• Low P resistance evaluation and analysis of mechanism
• Insect resistance evaluation and analysis of mechanism though there is some flexibility of the activity depending on the speciality.
• Engage in monitoring and evaluating progress against project milestones and impact indicators in above Action Area.
• Research planning and design for related theme.
• Report Action Area activities within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan reporting templates.
• Facilitate the communication between IITA and Japanese govt. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Educational Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a PhD in Plant physiology, soil science or entomology or related field and three years experience.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Good knowledge of Japanese is required for the project report has to write in Japanese.
• Working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Willingness to travel within the project region in West and East Africa. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Duty station: IITA HQ, Ibadan, Nigeria

General information: The appointment is for one year, renewable dependent upon fund availability. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Application Closing Date:
17th May 2013

Method of Applications:
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online