INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating 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 candidate for the position of Research Supervisor at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position Duties Qualification and Experience

RESEARCH
SUPERVISOR

(2-year renewable
Contract)


Successful candidate will among other things:

• Conduct virus indexing using ELISA- and PCR-based techniques;
• Conduct characterization of viruses using genomic-based methods;
• Carry out phenotyping plants for virus resistance;
• Conduct the maintenance and propagation of virus cultures;
• participate in the field surveys;
• participate in virus characterization;
• carry out data management and analysis;
• preparation of technical reports
• support any other activities as assigned
The ideal candidate must possess among others:

HND/BSc in Plant biology, biochemistry, pathology, biotechnology or closely related fields.

Basic knowledge in plant pathology and plant pathogen recognition (particularly viruses and fungi);

Good knowledge and experience in general lab management, staff supervision and lab safety (required)

Experience in isolation of viruses, bioassays, familiarity with diagnostic tests such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Experience in analytical lab skills, ability to prepare reports and archive data;

Experience in nucleic acid isolation and computational skills

Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for own work as well as being able to work as part of a team;

Good communication (oral and written in English; knowledge of French is an advantage) and computer-based skills;

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment;

Provide guidance to students/staff and prepare technical reports for various end uses.





REMUNERATION:

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


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers not later than Two Week from the date of this publication. 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.

Kindly note that IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.