Job Title: Research Associate (Maize Breeding)
Location: Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Position/Responsibilities: The Research Associate will work as a member of the SARD-SC Project team in Nigeria and provide technical support to the team for effective development and deployment of improved maize genotypes
Primary Duties:
• Assists in execution of maize trials
• Assist with the seed production and maintenance of maize
• Supervision of on-station and on-farm trials
• Works with other project staff in capacity building of public and private sector partners to develop and disseminate maize genotypes
• Provide supports to national program staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis,
• Collation and analyses of data from experiments
• Contributes to publications and presentation of research outputs
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• M.Sc in Plant Breeding, Crop physiology, Agronomy or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office and econometric software such as STATA and SPSS
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload
• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary
• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
• Able to work effectively both in teams and independently
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.
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, 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. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 28th May 2013.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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