Post-Doctoral Fellow - Nematology Soil Health

<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of <strong>Nematology Soil Health-Post-Doctoral Fellow.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visit <a href="http://www.iita.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external">http://www.iita.org/</a> for more information on IITA. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The <strong>Nematology Soil Health-Post-Doctoral Fellow </strong>will generate high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and datasets, while contributing to ongoing research projects within the Nematology Unit. The Fellow is expected to develop independent scientific contributions aligned with project objectives and strengthen research capacity through mentorship and collaboration. Specifically, the Fellow will be engaged in ongoing research projects focused on nematode management and soil health enhancement using novel techniques, efficacy screening exercises, farmer participation and awareness creation</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Overall, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will contribute to research on soil health and nematode management through the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of scientific studies.</p><p></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities </strong></p><p><strong>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research Design and Scientific Contribution </strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the design and planning of laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments.&nbsp; </li><li>Develop and refine methodologies for soil health and nematode assessment.&nbsp; </li><li>Provide scientific and analytical input to research activities and experimental protocols.&nbsp; </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research Implementation </strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the implementation of field and laboratory studies.&nbsp; </li><li>Ensure adherence to established scientific protocols and data quality standards.&nbsp; </li><li>Support data collection and validation across research sites </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Data Analysis and Knowledge Generation </strong></p><ul><li>Conduct statistical analyses and interpretation of nematode and soil health data using appropriate analytical tools.&nbsp; </li><li>Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.&nbsp; </li><li>Develop technical reports and other scientific outputs arising from research activities.&nbsp; </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research Collaboration and Capacity Building </strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with research partners and multidisciplinary teams in implementing project activities.&nbsp; </li><li>Provide scientific mentorship to postgraduate students and junior researchers where appropriate.&nbsp; </li><li>Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and scientific communications </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scientific Dissemination </strong></p><ul><li>Present research findings at scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences.&nbsp; </li><li>Contribute to technical briefs and other knowledge products relevant to the research programme.&nbsp; </li><li>Support dissemination of research outputs to stakeholders and collaborators. </li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any other duties assigned by the supervisor</p>