Senior Plant Pathologist at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (Ibadan)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.We thank you for your interest in IITA and invite you to explore many exciting and diverse career opportunities in a work environment that enables you to be the best you can, advancing your professional and personal growth in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.
Job Title: Senior Plant Pathologist (Ref No: DDG-R4D/SPP/07/14)
Location: Ibadan
Background and Responsibilities
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a highly qualified and experienced plant pathologist
to undertake research and coordinate efforts to manage critical diseases of major cropping systems in West and Central Africa.
As a member of the IITA Plant Production and Plant Health Core competency, and in collaboration with our national and international
partners, the successful applicant will provide leadership in plant pathology to improve crop productivity and quality, to achieve impact
on millions of Africans by increasing food security and income generation. IITA has a strong Africa-wide program on mycotoxins and
biological control of aflatoxins (www.aflasafe.com) that is being scaled up. The incumbent will provide leadership for the science of
biocontrol and technically backstop commercialization thrust to promote adoption by African farmers.
Position Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and expand IITA’s portfolio of donor-funded projects on mycotoxins and biological control of aflatoxins.
• Serve as the link between IITA’s mycotoxin research group and CGIAR’s Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) Program.
• Provide leadership for interdisciplinary research leading to management of important diseases of cereal, legumes, roots and tuber crops in West and Central Africa.
• Study biology and epidemiology of diseases to generate a good understanding of the host-pathogen-environment systems that can further help to develop strategies for disease management.
• Mentor and backstop graduate students and national and regional staff responsible for research and regulatory systems.
• Lead and support initiatives to raise funds for projects, targeted activities and meetings.
• Routinely communicate research results through media outlets, communication channels and through the publication of peer reviewed journals.
• Develop and nurture effective partnerships and collaborative relationships.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a PhD in plant pathology, with more than 7 years of post-PhD experience in plant pathology and mycotoxin research.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions
in a pleasant campus environment.
- Duty station: The position will be based at the IITA Headquarters and Regional Hub for West Africa in Ibadan, Nigeria, but will involve extensive travel within and outside Africa and include management of staff in countries across the target area of Eastern, Southern and Central Africa.
- The contract will be for an initial period of three years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position
applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous
organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
Please complete our online application form using this link: here
Application Closing Date:
29 September 2015
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found for this important position.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with
their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or
applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA
website.
Click here to Apply Online
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.
Job Title: Senior Plant Pathologist (Ref No: DDG-R4D/SPP/07/14)
Location: Ibadan
Background and Responsibilities
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a highly qualified and experienced plant pathologist
to undertake research and coordinate efforts to manage critical diseases of major cropping systems in West and Central Africa.
As a member of the IITA Plant Production and Plant Health Core competency, and in collaboration with our national and international
partners, the successful applicant will provide leadership in plant pathology to improve crop productivity and quality, to achieve impact
on millions of Africans by increasing food security and income generation. IITA has a strong Africa-wide program on mycotoxins and
biological control of aflatoxins (www.aflasafe.com) that is being scaled up. The incumbent will provide leadership for the science of
biocontrol and technically backstop commercialization thrust to promote adoption by African farmers.
Position Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and expand IITA’s portfolio of donor-funded projects on mycotoxins and biological control of aflatoxins.
• Serve as the link between IITA’s mycotoxin research group and CGIAR’s Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) Program.
• Provide leadership for interdisciplinary research leading to management of important diseases of cereal, legumes, roots and tuber crops in West and Central Africa.
• Study biology and epidemiology of diseases to generate a good understanding of the host-pathogen-environment systems that can further help to develop strategies for disease management.
• Mentor and backstop graduate students and national and regional staff responsible for research and regulatory systems.
• Lead and support initiatives to raise funds for projects, targeted activities and meetings.
• Routinely communicate research results through media outlets, communication channels and through the publication of peer reviewed journals.
• Develop and nurture effective partnerships and collaborative relationships.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a PhD in plant pathology, with more than 7 years of post-PhD experience in plant pathology and mycotoxin research.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions
in a pleasant campus environment.
- Duty station: The position will be based at the IITA Headquarters and Regional Hub for West Africa in Ibadan, Nigeria, but will involve extensive travel within and outside Africa and include management of staff in countries across the target area of Eastern, Southern and Central Africa.
- The contract will be for an initial period of three years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position
applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous
organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
Please complete our online application form using this link: here
Application Closing Date:
29 September 2015
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found for this important position.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with
their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or
applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA
website.
Click here to Apply Online
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
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