Plant Breeder at BUA Group

BUA Group started business in 1988 as a Private Limited Liability Company specializing in the importation and marketing of iron & steel, agricultural and industrial chemicals. Since then it has rapidly developed into a fully-fledged, diversified business with a stake in a wide range of business sectors.

BUA (LASUCO) Sugar Plantation is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Breeder

Location: Lafiagi, Kwara

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Undertake scientific research into plant and crop with the aim of improving sugarcane breeding techniques and developing new sugarcane varieties to improve plant performance.
• Set research aims and objectives and produce plans and budgets for such researches.
• Undertake researches for new methods of plant breeding for sugarcane and other crops in the project area.
• Supervise and undertake laboratory, glasshouse and field trials; analyse and interpret data to identify the best sugarcane varieties for the project area.
• Keep records of department breeding researches and findings, and present scientific findings.
• Keep up to date with developments related to sugarcane breeding, and writing technical publications and reports; participate in related conferences and seminars.
• Manage the technical staff in the breeding section and liaise with other plant breeders in the field.

Role Requirements

• BSc in Agriculture Science or equivalent.
• Masters Degree (MSc) will be of added advantage.
• 15 years experience in plant breeding with a minimum of 10 years in Sugarcane breeding.
• Ability to plan and conduct research, carry out practical experimental work.
• Strong knowledge of plant breeding researches and experimental procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday 15th October, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: recruitment@buagroup.com Please indicate the position in the subject of your application.

Note

• Qualified candidates that meet the specified criteria for each role are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.