JOB DETAILS:
The International institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITA), is an autonomous not-for-profit research institution, established in 1967 with headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, mainutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation We Work with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity IITA is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secured future ITA is impartial, neutral, and non-political.
ITA seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the institute's offices at Sendusu - Namulonge in Uganda

Duration: 2 years, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds

Duties/responsibilities:
• Coordinate the genotyping projects (low-, mid- and high- density genotyping) of the banana team across the stations (Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria)
• Coordinate and supervise the molecular lab research assistants, research technicians, casuals, interns, and trainees

• Liaise with the field research associate for all the phenotype trials linked to molecular banana breeding.
• Work with the data curators to upload the genotyping projects and results to Musabase

• Analyse routine molecular data and produce comprehensive reports on the dat
• Liaise with the lab field technicians from other banana
• stations for an easy flow of communication
• Qualification, skill, experience and competencies required

The ideal candidate must
• Be Ugandan by nationality
• Hold a master's degree in plant Breeding with good mastery of molecular breeding.
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience preferably in a research setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Should be able to follow and troubleshoot protocols.
• Be keen and pay attention to details
• Have good interpersonal relations

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefts and excellent working conditions in a pleasant environment.

All the applications must include a cover letter, CV, copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees and transcripts, and names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicants current or previous direct supervisor

The application should be addressed to:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
International institute of Tropical Agriculture-Uganda
PO Box 7878
Sendusu-Kampala Uganda

Send the application by following the link to apply online: https://apply.workable.com/lita/
IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women

While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted