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: Senior Research Supervisor
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2015-037
Location: Ibadan
Duration: 2 years renewable contracts
Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
- Supervise all field research activities for our Striga resistance and use efficiency breeding programs including Striga seed collection, field layout and infestation fertilizer application, planting data collection and harvest;
- Supervise screening in the laboratory and screen-house using various specialized techniques. Assist in implementing new screening methods;
- Supervise handling of Striga and low N tolerant germplasm, in the breeding nursery, including planting, hand-pollinations, and data collection. Assist in making selections;
- Supervise junior staff and casual labor;
- Assist in collating data and statistical analysis;
- Assist in managing special project, including the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa and HarvestPlus -Maize Projects;
- Assist in carrying out effective screening to transfer an Imazapyr resistance (IR) gene into-the lowland adapted maize germplasm;
- Assist graduate students on research projects as required;
- Assist the scientist to maintain strict control of budget expenditures and casual employment;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- BSc or HND in Agriculture plus a minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar field.
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good time management skills.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have ability to work independently and assume responsibility for own work.
- Be computer literate.
- Ability to work odd hours
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant team-based environment.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 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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