Research Supervisor
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Research Supervisor
Contract: 1-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 4 July 2024
DUTIES:
· Prepare samples for genotyping following the vendors’ instructions.
· Work with the curator to uphold the genotyping plate information and the genotyping results to MusaBase.
· Extract, purify, quantify, and standardize DNA as needed and run PCR for specified products.
· Perform ploidy analysis of banana hybrids and other germplasm, and enter the results in BTracT as applicable.
· Archive the leaves of every genotype in the field and create a directory for easy access to the material.
· Participate in the writing and validation of SOPs as well as student or other training related to the plantain molecular work.
· Assist in the field and lab data collection for molecular research and application.
· Keep custody of the molecular laboratory supplies and reagents.
· Keep an updated inventory of the laboratory supplies for plantain molecular work.
· Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSC/HND in Plant Science, Biology, Chemistry or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced in the extraction of high quality DNA from plants.
- Be experienced in basic procedures and techniques in molecular biology.
- Have practical experience with digital data collection and reporting.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have a good sense of lab ethics and cleanliness.
- Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
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Source:
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