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Job Title:  Molecular Breeding Research Associate

Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a nonprofit organization 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the genotyping projects (low, mid, and high-density genotyping) of the banana team across the stations (Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria)
• Coordinate and supervise the molecular lab research assistants, research technicians, casuals, interns, and trainees.
• Liaise with the field research associates for all phenotype trial linked to molecular banana breeding.
• Work with the data curators to upload the genotyping projects and results in Musabase.
• Analyze routine molecular data and produce comprehensive reports on the data.
• Liaise with the lab/ field technicians from other banana stations for an easy flow of communication.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate must

• Be a Ugandan by nationality
• Hold a master’s degree in plant Breeding with good mastery of molecular breeding.
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience preferably in a research setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Should be able to follow and troubleshoot protocols.
• Be keen and pay attention to details.
• Have good interpersonal relations.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join us in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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