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Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetics & Breeding Company: The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) Location: Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Min Qualification: PhD/Fellowship Job Field: Administration/Agriculture/Agro-Allied . The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in Abiotic Stress. The incumbent will be based will be based at AfricaRice, Ibadan. . About AfricaRice: AfricaRice is one of the 15 international agricultural research Centers that are members of the CGIAR Consortium. It is also an autonomous intergovernmental association of African member countries. . Responsibilities: - The post-Doctoral fellow will be a part of a multi-disciplinary research team of AfricaRice. - S/he reports to the Lowland Rice Breeder under the Genetic Diversity and ImprovementProgram. S/he will undertake the following activities which are not limitative: - Establish and validate protocols to screen rice for abiotic stress tolerance (drought/submergence/Fe-toxicity); - Develop mapping populations to conduct genetic studies in stress tolerance; - Identify genes/QTLs associated with abiotic stress tolerance; - Initiate MAS to introgress major QTLs for abiotic stress tolerance; - Assist in screening breeding populations for abiotic stress tolerance; - Prepare presentations and publish research results; - Undertake any other duties as requested by supervisor . Qualifications/Selection Criteria Education: - PhD in genetics, breeding or related fields . Work Experience: Substantive field experience in agricultural research in a developing country; experience in abiotic stress research in cereals; experience in molecular marker technology; experience in Africa would be an asset . Key Competencies Required: Practical knowledge of rice production ecologies in Africa and the challenges confronting farmers in the region; familiarity with molecular approaches involving DNA, marker, QTL technologies; ability to work in a multicultural setting Language. The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English with a good working knowledge of French. . Terms and Conditions: - This is an internationally recruited position. - AfricaRice provides an attractive international salary and benefits package and a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. - The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for renewal.
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