Research Technician III 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.

We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Research Technician III

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2015/030
Location: Ibadan

Background and Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising execution of rice trials both on-station and out station;
• Assist in conducting screen house experiments;
• Assist in data collection;
• Assist in  managing seed sores;
• Assist trainees and research fellows I their research activities;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• ND in Agronomy or related field with minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience.

General Information

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

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications which must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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