{"id":175523,"date":"2023-02-24T08:20:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T07:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=175523"},"modified":"2023-02-27T11:22:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T10:22:25","slug":"the-international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-iita-ongoing-job-vacancy-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/the-international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-iita-ongoing-job-vacancy-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ongoing Job Vacancy &#8211; Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Ibadan, Oyo<br \/>\n<strong>Ref:<\/strong> IITA-HR-NRS2023-007<br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment Type:<\/strong> National (2-year renewable contract)<br \/>\n<strong>Contract:<\/strong> 2-year renewable contract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry out inspection survey for virus disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots and germplasm evaluation trials in the field and under screen house conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Collection of samples for health assessment and indexing by qualitative and quantitative diagnostics testing to measure virus load.<\/li>\n<li>Perform characterization of virus diversity by biological and molecular method including the use of conventional and high throughput sequencing methods.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out diagnostics testing for virus in IITA mandate crops and selection of healthy planting materials for propagation.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out virus purification and production of antibodies.<\/li>\n<li>Design oligonucleotide primers for PCR and isothermal amplification assays.<\/li>\n<li>Participate as resource person in diagnostics and phenotyping workshops.<\/li>\n<li>Perform collection and analysis of field, laboratory data and prepare quality technical reports.<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BSc \/ HND in Plant Science, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with a minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Competencies:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The ideal candidate must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have good knowledge of plant technology, disease diagnosis, principle and application of modern diagnostic tools (ELISA, PCR, LAMP, RPA, highthroughput sequencing) and virus disease phenotyping.<\/li>\n<li>Be experience in application of ELISA and PCR based method, vegetative propagation, conduct field surveys, manage experiments, in the screen house and field, indexing and seed testing.<\/li>\n<li>Be computer literate and have ability to use basic statistical methods for data analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Have capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria and work on the field.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to cope with heavy intermittent work load extending beyond office hours and during weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Have ability to interpret data and prepare good technical report.<\/li>\n<li>Have good interpersonal and communication skill.<\/li>\n<li>Have ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and multicultural background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Remuneration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>To Apply:<\/b><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/RecApplication\/Create?vid=2940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to apply online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotnigerianjobs.com\/hotfiles\/2940.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\n1st March, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.<\/li>\n<li>While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. 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