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Posted 4 years ago |
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting candidates for a Research Supervisor II (Post-Harvest).
JOB TITLE: Research Supervisor II (Post-Harvest)
JOB LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-021
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
JOB DETAILS:
- Assist in implementation of all post-harvest operations under supervision of the post-harvest supervisors and line breeder
- Receiving, sorting, and recording samples received from on-station and off-station field trials.
- Manage day-to-day pre-processing of roots samples (cleaning, peeling, and weighing) from on-station, off-station, and on-farm cassava breeding field trials.
- Convert fresh cassava roots into processed products (mainly gari and odorless fufu).
- Process roots samples to determine dry matter and starch content.
- Assist in collating, curating, and uploading all post-harvest phenotyping data to cloud storage (cassavabase).
- Extend technical support to daily-hired staff, students, trainees/interns and NYSC members
- Perform all job-related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Qualification
- National Diploma in Agriculture, Biology, Food Science, or related fields with two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a laboratory environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Consistently follow protocols and other directions and rarely make errors
- Have good sampling handling skills, excellent record keeping, experience in high through-put sample processing
- Be organized, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Be dependable, takes initiative and responsibility for own actions
- Be flexible, adaptable, able to respond to changes in routine
- Have strong listening, verbal, and documentation skills.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates 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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Job Features
Job Category | Research / Survey |
Deadline | 10th August, 2020. |