Vacancy for Research Assistant at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Employment Nigeria 25-May-2017 ABUJA , IBADAN , Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is 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.

POSITION : Research Assistant

DESCRIPTION

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Collect data from field and screen house trials with appropriate data capturing tools, prepare field book with appropriate tools, stacks data and imports into Yam data management system (Yambase).
Input data into field data software as needed and assist with plot randomizations and trial preparation for all plots
Responsible for training of support staff and technicians at project partner locations in quality data management and disease phenotyping.
Assist yam breeder in the implementation of crossing block, generation of seedling and tuber progenies, clonal selection and field experiments including nursery and trial planting material preparation and management.
Plant pollination, screening and yield trial plots in screen house or field as needed. Distribute germplasm to partners and maintain record of distribution as needed. Make crosses/pollination, harvest, process and store true seeds from crossing block
Assists breeder in selecting best families and clones from different types of crosses, improves population, and maintain progenitors and breeding stocks.
Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

HND/B.Sc in Plant Science/Biology or related field with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in crop improvement research preferably with clonally propagated crops or yam

The ideal candidate must have:

Applied knowledge in crop breeding and genetics, experimental design, crossing, screen house nursery and field trial management.
Excellent knowledge of data management and statistical software programs.
Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation.
Excellent social skills, collaborative style, and ability to multi-task effectively.
Proactive, innovative and creative attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions

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Vacancy for Research Assistant at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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