IITA: Research Supervisor - Ibadan

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an international Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.

IITA is recruiting for Research Supervisor to be based in Ibadan.

Job Title: Research Supervisor Ibadan (2 yrs renewable contract)

The Job:
- Maintain germplasm; subculture and vitro introduction
- Supervise all research activities in Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory
- Enter and Monitor Data
- Assist to prepare media publications.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualification
- Bsc/HND Biology or any other Science related discipline with considerable research working experience in plant tissue culture.
- Candidate must be loyal
- demonstrate high intergrity with good inter-personal and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental design softwares

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

Method of Application:
Interested application should forward their applications with a detailed CV, the name and address of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct supervisor at work. (including telephone, fax and e-mail address, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to :

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320,
Oyo Road, Ibadan
Nigeria.

Application closes 10th August 2010