Senior Research Supervisor Job at IITA Nigeria

Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor (2-year renewable contract)
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Senior Research Supervisor at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position/Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Coordination of in vitro yam and cassava breeders’ lines processing and conservation, including activities relating toin vitro cassava breeders’ lines and liaising with cassava breeders.
• Processing of yam and cassava breeders’ lines new introduction from field
• Supervision of acclimatization and post flask management of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Coordination and processing of Yam and cassava breeders’ lines sample for indexing
• Coordination of request and distribution of breeders’ lines
• Sorting of necrotic and contaminated breeders’ lines PTC plantlets
• Media preparation for in vitro yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Breeders’ lines data management
• Participate in in vitro breeders’ yam and cassava clonal crops experiments on field multiplication, evaluation and characterization

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• BSc / HND in plant science , Microbiology or Chemistry or any related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC relevant working experience on a similar role

The ideal candidate must
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
• Be able to use laboratory equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary

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 no later than Two Weeks 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.

Deadline: 7th November 2013.

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

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