• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Research Supervisor


• Job Type Contract , Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Oyo


• City Ibadan


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

DUTIES:

• Carry out inspection survey for virus disease incidence in the seed multiplication plots and germplasm evaluation trials in the field and under screen house conditions.


• Collection of samples for health assessment and indexing by qualitative and quantitative diagnostics testing to measure virus load.


• Perform characterization of virus diversity by biological and molecular method including the use of conventional and high throughput sequencing methods.


• Carry out diagnostics testing for virus in IITA mandate crops and selection of healthy planting materials for propagation.


• Carry out virus purification and production of antibodies.


• Design oligonucleotide primers for PCR and isothermal amplification assays.


• Participate as resource person in diagnostics and phenotyping workshops.


• Perform collection and analysis of field, laboratory data and prepare quality technical reports.


• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Plant Science, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology 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 good knowledge of plant technology, disease diagnosis, principle and application of modern diagnostic tools (ELISA, PCR, LAMP, RPA, highthroughput sequencing) and virus disease phenotyping.


• Be experience in application of ELISA and PCR based method, vegetative propagation, conduct field surveys, manage experiments, in the screen house and field, indexing and seed testing.


• Be computer literate and have ability to use basic statistical methods for data analysis.


• Have capability and readiness to travel independently within Nigeria and work on the field.


• Ability to cope with heavy intermittent work load extending beyond office hours and during weekends.


• Have ability to interpret data and prepare good technical report.


• Have good interpersonal and communication skill.


• Have ability to work harmoniously in an interdisciplinary team with an international and multicultural background.