Research Associate - Maize Breeding Job at IITA Nigeria

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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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