IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland by 2020. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.
As one of 15 research centers in the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food-secure future, IITA is engaged in several CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs). Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D).
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Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the fresh job at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA.
Research Supervisor
Job Specifications:
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- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Oyo | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
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- Prepare samples for genotyping following the vendors’ instructions.
- Work with the curator to uphold the genotyping plate information and the genotyping results to MusaBase.
- Extract, purify, quantify, and standardize DNA as needed and run PCR for specified products.
- Perform ploidy analysis of banana hybrids and other germplasm, and enter the results in BTracT as applicable.
- Archive the leaves of every genotype in the field and create a directory for easy access to the material.
- Participate in the writing and validation of SOPs as well as student or other training related to the plantain molecular work.
- Assist in the field and lab data collection for molecular research and application.
- Keep custody of the molecular laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Keep an updated inventory of the laboratory supplies for plantain molecular work.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSC/HND in Plant Science, Biology, Chemistry or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced in the extraction of high quality DNA from plants.
- Be experienced in basic procedures and techniques in molecular biology.
- Have practical experience with digital data collection and reporting.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have a good sense of lab ethics and cleanliness.
- Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should Apply by Clicking the LINK below.