Postdoctoral Fellow, Plantain Breeder at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Plantain Breeder

Ref: DDG-R4D/PDF/PB/04/23
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duty Station: Ibadan, Nigeria

 About International Institute of Tropical Agriculture:  The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Quantitative Genetics or a related field or demonstrated skills in plant breeding.

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis of breeding data.
• Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in the breeding of perennial crops is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of marker analysis is an added advantage
• Knowledge of cytology is an added advantage.
• Working experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams would be a great asset.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Applications Guideline

• Applications must include covering letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources Service. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
12th May, 2023.