Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
To develop new crop varieties with desirable traits, identify genetic variations, analyze genetic data.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science plus a Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics or Molecular Breeding.
Should have a minimum of three years demonstrated working experience in a related field.
Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive literature review and update literature of major crops in the zone.
Collect, introduce, conserve, characterize and utilize germplasm relevant to the zone
Draw up short-, mid- and long-term plant breeding goals and objectives.
Design plant breeding strategies for the short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Plan and conduct experiments/studies to achieve the desired objectives
Conduct participatory evaluation and/or breeding for other various desirable traits needed in/by (food, feed, processed products, local and/or export markets)
Develop grant proposals to secure funding for conducting specific research programs in line with the institute’s strategic management plan.
Develop sustainable management practices for underutilized species of importance to food and agriculture and their genetic resources.
How to apply