Aug 13, 2018
Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2018-0021 Location: Ibadan Contract: 2-years renewable contract Duties Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Supervise all field research activities for savanna, mid-altitude and savanna-transitional zone breeding operations including field layout, fertilizer application, planting, data collection and harvesting;
Visit all testing sites as required for effective supervision of trial and nursery management;
Organize required inputs, materials and supplies for all testing sites and hire and pay casual labor for various field operations;
Supervise handling of germplasm in the breeding nursery including planting, hand-pollinations and data collection;
Assist scientists in keeping pedigree records and during selections of breeding materials in various nurseries;
Supervise seed multiplication of open-pollinated varieties, inbred lines and hybrids;
Supervise junior staff and assist the scientist in appraising their performance at the end of the year;
Assist in collating data, running statistical analysis, conduct literature search and preparation of reports;
Assist in managing special projects, including breeding for drought tolerance, resistance to aflatoxin contamination, increases protein quality (QPM), as well as high mineral and pro-vitamin A content;
Supervise screening of maize germplasm for quality protein under the light box in the laboratory;
Assist graduate students on research projects as required;
Assist scientists to maintain strict control of budget expenditures and casual labor employment;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification
M.Sc in Agriculture, Plant breeding, Crop breeding, or related fields with minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a structured organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must: Have good communication skill.
Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive
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Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package. Click here for more information (PDF) Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
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