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

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate 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.

Applications are invited for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Research Associate

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2015/023
Location: Ibadan

Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Coordinate all seed production activities in the USIAD-funded Seed Scaling Project
• Carry out purification activities and varietal maintenance of improved/ released rice varieties in Nigeria
• Multiply breeder and foundation seed of improved rice varieties for private sectors including private seed companies and universities
• Prepare and develop training and extension materials on seed production and handling for technicians, seed out growers and farmers;
• Facilitate timely packaging, delivery and marketing of improved seeds to consortium of seed companies;
• Undertake any other professional duties as needs arise within AfricaRice.

Qualification and Experience

• M.Sc. in Seed Technology/Plant Breeding, Agronomy and any related field with adequate experience in rice breeding and foundation seed production and demonstrated skills in seed purification and storage.

General Information

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

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed 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 either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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