The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute\u2019s Headquarters in Ibadan:
Position:ย ย ย ย ย Research Associate
Contract:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 2-year renewable contractย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Location:ย Ibadan
Closing Date: 5 April 2024
DUTIES:ย
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Liaise with different national partners for the effective implementation and collection of quality data of the tricot/1000farms on farm trials and sparse testing for genomic prediction. Provide support for proper designing, management and data collection of multi-location trials on IITA stations. Provide support to the national partners and supervise the effective implementation of multi-location trials management and data collection. Assist in the effective implementation of Rapid Generation Advance (speed breeding). Assist the soybean breeding program in transitioning from Breeding Management System (BMS) to Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) software for soybean germplasm database management, designing trials, data management and statistical analysis. Work closely with the breeder in the field evaluation and selection of superior genotypes and breeding lines for advancement. Support in data curation, data analysis and preparing summary tables. Assist the centralization of the breeding operations. Support post graduate students in designing their thesis research experiments, trial management and data collection. Assist in preparing regular (monthly or quarterly) or annual reports. Assist in the preparation and shipment of seeds of trials to the different partners. Assist in sample collection, sample shipment for genotyping services. Prepare seasonal experimental land requirement plan and submit the request to Farm Unit and follow-up the proper allocation. Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Master\u2019s in plant breeding or related field with a minimum of four (4) years\u2019 experience in plant breeding program or a similar role in a well-structured environment.
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The ideal candidate must have:
Previous experience in managing plant breeding trials. Experience in statistical analyses, and database softwares. Experience in data analysis and interpretation. Experience in managing or coordinating on farm trials. Knowledge of speed breeding and tricot 1000farms on farm trailing. Knowledge of molecular breeding techniques. Experience working with different national partners.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.