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 are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Research Supervisor
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015-049
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)
Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
- Routine extraction of high quality DNA from cassava accessions;
- Testing of quantity and quality of DNA;
- Preparation of DNA for outsourcing of DNA based assays;
- Analyse GBS results as routine identity confirmation of cassava accessions;
- Support the work of the postdoctoral fellow and other staff as required;
- Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification:
- B.Sc/HND in Plant Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience.
Competencies:
- Experience in extraction of high quality DNA from plants.
- Experience in basic procedures and techniques in molecular biology.
- Have good communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Be safety and security precaution.
- Have good sense of cleanliness.
- Be a team player.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
21st December, 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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