Research Technician, Breeding x3 at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Company: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Ref: IITA/UGA/2022/NRS/05
Title: 3 Research Technician, Breeding
Report to/Supervisor: Data Collection manager and Post-Doctoral Breeder.
Job description:
• Collection of data from field, screenhouse and lab experiments.
• Uploading of data using digital platforms.
• Assisting of other breeding operations in the field, screenhouses, and lab as directed by the supervisor.
• Routine maintenance of screenhouse and on station experimental sites.
• Work closely with students.
• Supervision and coordination of screenhouse and field casual labour.
• Assist the data collection manager in germplasm management.
• Writing reports.
• Any other official duty as assigned by the supervisor.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural studies.
• 4 years of experience in scientific data collection.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in handling Lab consumables and supplies.
• Required skills and competences:
• Experience in working with not-for-profit Organizations.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills in English, both written and oral.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint, excel).
• Ability to complete multiple tasks under pressure and work in a multi-cultural team environment
• Ability to work in multiethnicity environment.
Method of Application
Applications which must include covering letter, photocopies of academic documents, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, and a letter from each referee, should be sent online, addressed to: The Country Representative, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Uganda. P.O Box 7878, Kampala, If you are interested candidate, please visit www.iita.org and click on jobs for details. Please indicate the job you are applying for on the subject line.Closing Date: December 16th, 2022. Because of the high numbers of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.