Research Supervisor Job Vacancy is Available at IITA in Ibadan.
Successful candidate will:
* Coordinate all AfricaRice seed foundation activities in Nigeria; * Multiply and distribute breeder and foundation seed on requests to the public and private seed companies; * Carry out regular varietal maintenance and purification of improved rice varieties; * Link farmers, seed producers and variety release agents in PVS to speed up the release and dissemination of new varieties; * Prepare, develop training and extension materials on seed production and handling for technicians and farmers; * Maintain and clean all AfricaRice seed stores; * Facilitate timely packaging, delivery and marketing of improved seeds to farmers; * Undertake any other duties as required by the Deputy Director General of Research for Development, Program Leader-Rice Sector Development and Regional Representative and coordinator.

Required Qualification and Experience:

BSc/HND in Crop Production or related field plus at least 3 years experience in breeder and foundation seed production.

Field experience on rice seed production in a research Institution will be an added advantage.

Applicants must have interest and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, must be computer literate, strong statistical skills, possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

More Details about the Job and How to Apply :http://www.ng.segajob.com/job/779/research-supervisor-at-iita/