Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cowpea Host Plant Resistance Entomologist

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cowpea Host Plant Resistance Entomologist. IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a nonprofit organization

founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Study Area

Postdoctoral research in Host Plant Resistance Entomologist

Scholarship open for

International Applicants

Scholarship Level

Postdoctoral Research

Eligibility

• The candidate should have a PhD degree in entomology or related field. Core Competencies:
• Experience in conducting host plant resistance research activities (preferably involving grain legumes). Experience in application of molecular tools in entomology research
• Good publishing skills in quality scientific journals.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Information management skills and competence in computer software used to manage breeding programs, establish trials and analyze results.
• Excellent spoken and written English; ability to communicate in French is important.

Scholarship Duration

2 years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The contract will be for an initial period of two years with possibility of renewal based on performance and continued availability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.

Application Method

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: http://www.iita.org/careers

Deadline

3 September 2015.

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