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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is offering a postdoctoral research fellowship program in Cowpea Host Plant Resistance Entomologist. 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. The application deadline is 3 rd September 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in Host Plant Resistance Entomologist.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research program.
Scholarship Provider: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Nigeria (Kano)
Eligibility:
-The candidate should have a PhD degree in entomology or related field.
-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 Open for International Students: The International applicants are eligible for this postdoctoral research fellowship.
Scholarship Description: 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.
Number of award(s): There is a postdoctoral research fellowship available.
Duration of award(s): The contract will be for an initial period of two years with possibility of renewal based on performance and continued availability of funding.
What does it cover? IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online. 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.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3 rd September 2015.
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