Job Title: Research Technician I (Maize) (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Ibadan
Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA
Duties:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
• Compile list of nutrient enriched hybrids and inbred lines and take stock of seeds available in the cold store;
• Participate in the preparation, packaging and dispatch of local, regional and international trials involving nutrient enriched varieties, hybrids and inbred lines;
• Arrange nutrient enriched breeding materials in the cold stores in good order to facilitate easy retrieval during seed preparation;
• Prepare requested seeds of nutrient enriched parental lines of hybrid, synthetics and other genetic materials for shipment to partners, research institutions and advanced research laboratories;
• Supervise casual labour during seed preparation, planting, pollination and harvesting;
• Ensure protection of seed production fields and making sure they are free from weeds;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Research Technician, Research Associate and the Scientist.
Qualification and Experience:
• ND in Agriculture and at least four (4) years working experience in similar research areas.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and should be able to work extra hours.
Remuneration: IITA offers 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: 29 May 2012.
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