Job Title: Research Associate (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Kano
Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things:
• Coordinate and implement multi-locational on-farm trials
• Coordinate and supervise the collection of data on soils and other biophysical resources, crop management and yields, socio-economic variables and farmers' perceptions in the project's dissemination trials
• Coordinate and supervise the collection and processing of soil and plant samples
• Support the training of students and visiting trainees
• Undertake data management and analysis; and contribute to reporting of research outputs
• Support project staff to meet reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project activities
• Facilitate all aspects of the project's operations and management of logistics
• Carry out any other task assigned by the Supervisor
Qualification and Experience:
M.Sc. in Agronomy, Soil Science or a related discipline. Experience with and proven skills in the accurate collection of soil and other agronomic and socio-economic data in field trials are an absolute requirement.
The ideal candidate must:
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with partners and farmers and to engage farmers in data collection where possible.
• Have good communication skills (a good knowledge of Hausa is an asset)
• Possess good computer skills and be able to use statistical softwares and Excel.
• Possess a valid Driver's License
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Please complete our online application form using this link: IITA Ibadan Job Portal.
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12 April 2012.
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