Research Supervisor (Pathology)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Duties

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist with coordinating activities in the laboratory;
• Conduct laboratory, screen-house and field experiments with scientists;
• Assist with culture/isolate storage appropriately;
• Conduct sampling, surveys, interpret results;
• Prepare draft standard operating protocols for laboratory methods with scientists;
• Provide assistance. Guidance to Visiting students/Scientists;
• Assist with ensuring proper data entry in laboratory books;
• Assist with preparing draft reports on time;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

BSc/HND in Microbiology/Plant Pathology/Crop Protection plus at least four (4) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must

• Be hardworking, honest and trustworthy.
• Ability to build, coordinate and be a good team player;
• Possess very good interpersonal relations, organisational and communication skills;
• Candidate should be computer literate in MS Office packages;
• Possess a valid Drivers’ license and ready to travel when necessary;
• Be able to work under pressure, outside office hours and on weekends where necessary;

Remuneration:

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

Method of Application:

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 29/05/12) from the date of this publication. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.