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 Associate
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2015/027
Location: Borno
Background and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain field experiments.
- Supervise field and laboratory staff.
- Undertake data management, analysis and contribute to reporting of research outputs.
- Support project staff to meet reporting and monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project activities.
- Facilitate all aspects of the project’s operations and management of logistics.
- Support the training of students and visiting trainees.
- Carry out any other task assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification and Experience
- M.Sc. in Plant Science, Agronomy, Crop Science or any related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position
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
14th June, 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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