IITA Post-doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. IITA Uganda looking for “Post-doctoral Fellow“. Applicants with a degree in University degree (Ph.D.) may apply on or before Dec. 13, 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a nonprofit organisation that works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
IITA Post-doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022
The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on Nov. 22, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Post-doctoral Fellow to be based in Sendusu, Uganda.
| Recruiter | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
| Position | Post-doctoral Fellow |
| Location | Sendusu, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree (Ph.D.) |
| Experience Required | Minimum One years |
| Application Deadline | Dec. 13, 2022 |
IITA Job Vacancy 2022
Responsibilities
- Supervise IITA banana breeding activities in Uganda and develop new varieties in accordance with the target product profiles (desirable traits such as end-user preferences, disease, pest resistance, and higher yields) developed for matooke.
- Liaise with the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in the region for advanced testing and release of the developed hybrids.
- Facilitate improved integration of breeding efforts between IITA and NARS.
- Support integration of breeding efforts across disciplines.
- Oversee the adoption and application of data-driven decision-making in the matooke pipeline.
- Supervise junior-level breeding staff.
- Support Ph.D. and MSc research linked to breeding.
- Organize communication and dissemination undertakings, report and publish breeding results in international peer-reviewed and open-access journals.
- Support resource mobilization on banana breeding.
- Represent the breeding program to stakeholders.
- Support effective partnerships with CGIAR centers, National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems, and Advanced Research Institute.
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Position in Organization:
- Post-doctoral Fellow
- Location: Sendusu, Uganda
Qualification:
- The candidate should have an advanced university degree (Ph.D.) in Plant Breeding or related fields.
- Experience in experimental design and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to publish in quality peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in banana research is an added advantage.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary or transdisciplinary team in a crosscultural environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prepare high-quality reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to motivate inspire and promote teamwork.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion (GDI) awareness and understanding; strong cultural awareness.
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply IITA Post-doctoral Fellow Jobs 2022
Applications must include a cover letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, and 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 of Human Resources. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
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