The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Research Technician I
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 5 March 2024
DUTIES:
- Provide technical support on the implementation of ENSA cassava project research activities in Nigeria, with a focus on Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)
- Assist with screen house and experimental field establishment, collection of field data, and processing of samples in the Laboratory for further analysis.
- Assist with the AMF priming of Cassava seedlings, efficacy trial design, and management in screen house and field conditions.
- Ensure trial troubleshooting and data collection
- Contribute to research on quality assurance
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
National diploma in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and communication skills.
- Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Be computer literate and have the ability to use tables for data capture.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.