Research Supervisor (Closing Date: 20 June 2023)
Description
Provide technical support on implementation of PROSSIVA banana research activities in Nigeria, with a focus on Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) technology, seed health and quality assurance.
Assist with field sample collection and processing for AMF isolation, purification, characterization and mass production.
Assist with the AMF priming of plantain seedlings, efficacy trial design and management in screen house and field conditions.
Ensure nematode propagation using carrot discs for inoculum preparation for trials
Ensure trials troubleshooting and data collection (spores’ density, mycorrhization index and plant growth parameters, nematode count) using digital tools.
Perform data curation and data analysis and provide trials output.
Contribute to research on quality assurance schemes and seed health management.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Crop protection, Agronomy 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:
Have excellent oral and writing communication skills in English.
Have report writing skills.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Provide technical support on implementation of PROSSIVA banana research activities in Nigeria, with a focus on Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) technology, seed health and quality assurance.
Assist with field sample collection and processing for AMF isolation, purification, characterization and mass production.
Assist with the AMF priming of plantain seedlings, efficacy trial design and management in screen house and field conditions.
Ensure nematode propagation using carrot discs for inoculum preparation for trials
Ensure trials troubleshooting and data collection (spores’ density, mycorrhization index and plant growth parameters, nematode count) using digital tools.
Perform data curation and data analysis and provide trials output.
Contribute to research on quality assurance schemes and seed health management.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Crop protection, Agronomy 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:
Have excellent oral and writing communication skills in English.
Have report writing skills.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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