IITA Nigeria: Research Supervisor (Kano)

Jobs at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Nigeria, Careers at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Nigeria, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Nigeria Jobs - Jobs in Nigeria by Careers NigeriaThe International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Research Supervisor

Position: RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
(Kano Station)
2-year renewable contract

Duties
• Successful candidate will among other things:
• Manage screen house and conduct field trials;
• Participate in multi-locational trials;
• Coordinate and supervise soil and plant sample collections;
• Analyse data and write scientific report of research outputs;
• Supervise field workers and other support staff;
• Assist to organise training for students and visiting trainees
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience
• B.Sc/H Agricultural or Agronomy with at least 3 years post-qualification relevant working experience in managing field trials.
• Candidate must have be loyal, demonstrate high integrity with good interpersonal and, communication skills; strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental designs, softwares and be willing to work beyond normal hours.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ licence is desirable.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work, Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320
Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria

Deadline: 10th August, 2010