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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) Research Supervisor
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan. Position:    Research Supervisor   Contract:        2-year renewable contract                                    Location:  Ibadan Closing Date: 23 February 2026 DUTIES:  Confined Field Trial Implementation (30%). Receive, document, and manage transgenic cassava plantlets from tissue culture laboratories. Oversee acclimatization, hardening, and vegetative multiplication (including SAH) of transgenic materials. Coordinate field planting of confined field trials in line with approved trial designs and biosafety permits. Outcome: Properly established confined field trials complaint with biosafety and experimental protocols. Trial Management & Agronomy (25%) Supervise all agronomic operations throughout the growing season (planting, fertilization, weed control, pest management). Ensure adherence to confined field trial procedures and institutional biosafety requirements. Coordinate harvest operations and regulated disposal of transgenic materials. Outcome: Healthy, well-managed trials with full compliance and minimal operational risk. Data Management & Digital Systems (25%) Establish field trial designs using Cassavabase. Create and manage FieldBook templates for all data collection activities. Supervise and conduct field data collection using FieldBook. Validate, upload, and curate trial datasets in Cassavabase. Outcome: Complete, accurate, and timely trial datasets available for analysis and reporting. Facilities & Operations Oversight (10%) Manage confined trial nursery and field facilities, equipment functionality, and consumables. Monitor and document plant survival rates across propagation and field stages. Outcome: Functional facilities and reliable operational records supporting audits and reporting. Supervision & Coordination (10%) Provide day to day technical supervision to field and nursery staff supporting confined trials. Coordinate daily implementation activities across nursery and field operations. Coordinated efficient task execution and team performance. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATION: BSc/HND in Crop Science, Agriculture or any other related courses. The ideal candidate must have minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate must: Have knowledge of field trial establishment and agronomic practices. Be experienced with digital data collection tools (FieldBook). Be familiar with Cassava-base or similar breeding databases. Have an understanding of biosafety and confined field trial procedures. Possess supervisory and coordination skills. Have strong attention to details and record keeping.

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