International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Research Supervisor (Breeding) Jobs in Nigeria

Duties

Establishment of field trials

Design trials using under supervision of breeder using state-of-the art experimental approaches including row-column and alpha-lattice designs.

Manage day-to-day operations of on-station,
off-station, and on-farm cassava breeding field trials.

Phenotyping and data management

Prepare plot barcodes and electronic resources for data capture including hardware and software

Collect pre-harvest data, including early plant vigor, pest and disease resistance and morphological characterization.

Conduct harvesting of field trials and capture yield and yield-related traits data
Prepare and upload data on Breeding Database (cassavabase)

Responsible for updating and maintaining trials and pedigree records.

Implementation of high-throughput phenotyping

Carry out image-based phenotyping (leaf and root traits related to morphology and pest and diseases)

Conduct phenotyping of quality traits using portable Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) equipment

Qualification

B.Sc / HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Biology, or related fields with two (2) years' experience in field breeding environment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate must:

Have good field data collection skills, excellent record keeping, experience in high through-put phenotyping, trial design and data analysis skills

Be organized, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills

Consistently follow field and lab protocols and other directions and with minimal errors

Be dependable, takes initiative and responsibility

for own actions

Be flexible, adaptable, able to respond to changes in routine

Be 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.

Application Closing Date

10th August, 2020.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Research Supervisor (Breeding) Jobs in Nigeria

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