IITA NIGERIA: RECRUITMENT FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN; NOV 2011
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.
We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.
Job Title: Research Technician
Qualification
- BSc/HND in Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Biotechnology plus at least one year experience.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and house and should be able to work extra hours.
- Training In Genetics, Plant phenotyping Biotechnology is desirable.
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
- Conduct DNAJRNA extraction and Assess DNA quality and quantity..
- Set up and conduct PCR for genotyping.
- Perform gel electrophoresis
- Score genotype data.
- Conduct field and screen-house/green work independently and house phenotyplng of plants.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a 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.
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a 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.
Application Deadline
29th November, 2011
29th November, 2011
Our research for development (R4D) programs
Africa has complex problems that plague agriculture and people’s lives. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) is based on focused, authoritative thinking anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We work with partners in Africa and beyond to reduce producer and consumer risks, enhance crop quality and productivity, and generate wealth from agriculture.
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