Senior Research Supervisor
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
- Perform screening of rice varieties for resistance to the African rice gall midge and rice stem borers.
- Execute field trials on naturals biological control of AfRGM through habitat manipulation.
- Conduct field studies on eco-friendly biopesticides Bacillus thuringensis and Trichoderma sp. For control of rice stem borers.
- Train students, farmers and national partners on IPM technologies.
- Perform data collection, analysis and for scientific report writing.
- Draft manuscript for publication in peer reviewed journals.
- Maintain insect reference collection for exhibition.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
B.Sc / HND in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
Good knowledge of data collection, report writing and experienced in rice field establishment
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.