IITA, with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an international Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, International and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical sub-saharan Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Research Associate (1- year renewable contract)
Duties
- After a period of training (where necessary) the successful candidate’s duties will include the following:
- Oversee the Biotechnology Laboratory infrastructure and equipment;
- Handle purchasing and operational budgets;
- Service laboratory work oversight: DNA sequencing, genotyping, ploidy analysis, real time PCR, DNA extration;
- Train and manage junior technical staff and students on the bench;
- Develop and implement workflow practices from bench to budgeting and ordering to ensure smooth operation of service lab functions;
- Develop and deploy new and revised SoPs for laboratory procedures;
- Ensure lab facility and practices adhere to occupational health and safety policy and protocols;
- Prepare clear and concise reports on laboratory operational status, data generation and interpretation to project Supervisors as appropriate;
- Understand and participate in data analysis for biotechnology laboratory projects and disseminate this information via training of colleagues;
- Attend to external visitors as required;
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidate must possess M.sc in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology or any other science related discipline plus relevant post-qualification working experience.
- In addition, candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Be well organised; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; follow protocols/instructions, troubleshoot and train subordinates.
- Possession of good computer skills in MS-Office and strong knowledge in experimental design and statistical analysis is also essential.
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive tinge benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications witha detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria, on or before 2nd March, 2010.
These job vacancy can also be found on our website, www.iita.org
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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