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Associate Scientist, Molecular Breeder at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Posted on Wed 11th Jul, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)


The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Associate Scientist, Molecular Breeder

Ref No: DDG-R4D/AS/MB/07/18
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description
  • IITA seeks a highly motivated individual to work as Associate Scientist - Molecular Breeder in the ongoing project ‘Enhancing yam breeding for increased productivity and improved quality in West Africa (AfricaYam)’.
  • The project team is working towards a vision to increase yam productivity whilst reducing production costs and environmental impact by developing and deploying varieties with higher yield, greater resistance to pests and diseases and improved tuber quality. Led by IITA, the project involves a network of research organizations in the four main producer countries of the yam belt of West Africa: the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) and the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) in Nigeria; two research institutes under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Ghana (the Crops Research Institute and the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute); le Centre National de Recherche Agronomique (CNRA), Côte d'Ivoire; and l’Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Dassa Center, Benin. Partners outside West Africa are: the Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD), France; the Iwate Biotechnology Research Center (IBRC), Japan; the James Hutton Institute (JHI), UK; Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Japan; and the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (BTI), Cornell University, USA.
Position Responsibilities
  • Contribute to genomic resource development and deployment for germplasm enhancement of yam and work with the breeder to identify priority target traits, develop breeding approaches, and implement efficient and cost effective molecular tools for the project. Utilize existing and novel markers and genotyping systems to develop and validate functional markers.
  • Develop suitable marker-trait association approaches including QTL mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection for relevant traits in existing and newly developed populations.
  • Collaborate with breeders and scientists in related disciplines to develop and implement improved phenotyping protocols.
  • Establish collaboration with advanced labs in the areas of gene/marker discovery and trait capture techniques with the aim of deploying comparative and functional genomics approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of yam breeding.
  • Develop strategies to translate information from sequencing and genotyping systems and the corresponding data management and analysis methods to enhance yam improvement.
  • Supervise and manage national staff and graduate students as needed.
  • Participate in resource mobilization with yam research teams.
  • Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
  • Participate actively in project review and planning meetings and in reporting on progress.
  • Perform any other activities as may be assigned.
Educational Qualifications
  • The candidate should have a PhD in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding, or related fields.
Core Competencies:
  • At least 2 years of post-PhD experience in a crop breeding program.
  • Knowledge and experience in plant genetics, genomics, breeding, and bioinformatics.
  • Ability to integrate high quality phenotyping with genotyping.
  • Experience with project activity implementation and monitoring.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in French will be an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to publish articles in peer reviewed international journals.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date

31st August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching 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.

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

  

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