Job Title: Research Technician I Seedbank
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Research Technician I Seedbank at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Position/Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Coordination of field and screen house regeneration and characterization of legumes.
• Data collection, entry and management. Coordination of seed processing activities.
• Pollination and hybridization activities of cowpea and the wild relatives and other legumes.
• Supervision of field planting activities for wild vigna species and other legumes.
• Morphological characterization of crop wild relatives (CWR).
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification, Experience and Skills: OND in general Agric and at least 1 year hands-on experience in field management.
The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking;.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure.
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 saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include 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 and evidence of current remuneration package.
Deadline: 7th November 2013.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
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