Senior Research Support Officer 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 tropical nations. 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.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of Senior Research Support Officer at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Senior Research Support Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Job Descriptions

• Assist in production of yam planting material and associated activities.
• Assist in virus indexing production of clean yam propagation material monitoring and reporting.
• Participation in field surveys, data management and analysis.
• Preparation of technical reports and involvement in any other responsibilities as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biotechnology or closely related fields.
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in a similar position.

Skills & Abilities

• Experienced in laboratory research and good knowledge in general laboratory management.
• Experience in application of diagnostics techniques as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), nucleic acid isolation and computational skills.
• Experience in propagation of planting material; tissue culture experience is an added advantage; and excellent ability to prepare technical reports and information flyers.
• Should be a good team player, and be able to complete research activities on-time and submit reports.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2014

How to Apply
Interested applicants 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.

Please complete our online Application Form

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