IITA Recruitment: Research Associate – Maize Breeding 2 year renewable contract (2 positions)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Research Associate – Maize Breeding. This position is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC).
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 this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Closing Date: 28th May 2013
