Position:ย ย ย Research Support Officer (Feed & Forage)ย ย ย ย ย ย
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: Ibadan
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
DUTIES:ย
Assist in setting up, managing, and maintaining forage research trials in the field and laboratory. Support sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and data processing. Maintain research equipment, tools, and materials in good condition. Provide technical and logistical support for all field trial activities. Collect and Prepare feed and forage samples, and the operation of the NIRS machine for sample analysis. Maintaining the forage field and forage genetic plots. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
HND/BSc in Animal Science and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have minimum of four (4) years\u2019 experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS) Certification issued by Nigerian Institute of Animal Scientist (NIAS) is required.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Be proficient in data collection, entry, and basic statistical analysis. Have strong organizational and time management skills. Possess good communication and teamwork abilities. Have the ability to work under field conditions and adapt to different research environments.ย
Benefits