Senior Research Supervisor at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2023-018
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Carry out genotyping of plant materials designed for various genetics
• analysis including linkage mapping, association studies and marker assisted selection, genotyping will be done in lab using SNP, SSR and other types of marker.
• Carry out collection and preparation of leaf tissues for shipment or DNA and RNA isolation.
• Analyse genotypic data including linkage mapping, association studies, diversity analysis and expression analysis.
• Carry out quantitative real time PCR on light cycler and ABI instruments for genotyping and expression analysis.
• Develop gel-based allele-specific markers to select for traits of interest in tropical maize lines.
• Perform in-silico analysis to functionally characterize candidate proteincoding genes linked to SNPs significantly associated with desired traits based on GWAS and QTL study.
• Design and validate KASP markers for marker-assisted breeding in early, extra early, and medium maturing tropical maize lines.
• Carry out gel electrophoresis and other cognate techniques.
• Carry out basic informatics analysis and use of web-based biological tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the Biotechnology Laboratory.
• Sequence regions of interest and deposit the DNA sequences in public sequence repository when needed.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Molecular Biology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of molecular biology techniques and genomic data analysis.
• Have good report writing skill.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 11th April, 2023.

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted