Senior Research Associate

1 week ago

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Full time

Position: Senior Research Associate
Contract:
3-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
DUTIES:

  • Plan and implement feed and forage production trials, including crop-residue processing and the evaluation of improved feed ingredients in priority states
  • Assist with the preparation, processing, and laboratory analysis of feed, forage and fermentation-derived protein (FDP) samples (nutrient profiling, digestibility testing, and safety assessments)
  • Contribute to the setup, management, and monitoring of animal, poultry, and fish feeding trials on-station and on-farm, ensuring accurate performance measurements and adherence to protocols
  • Conduct field data collection, sampling, and initial sample preparation for quality assessment, including forage variety trials and on-farm validations
  • Compile, clean, and manage field, laboratory, survey, and trial datasets; perform basic analysis and contribute to scientific reports, dashboards, and communication materials
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagements with farmers, private-sector actors (e.g., feed mills, integrators), universities/research institutes, and relevant regulatory authorities; support experience-sharing visits, technology demonstrations, and platform meetings
  • Support activities and deliverables across specific project components in Nigeria
  • Drought-tolerant forage trials in Sahel states;
  • Scaling biotech solutions to convert crop residues to high-quality feed;
  • Economic and performance testing of FDP in poultry and fish;
  • Assessment of mycotoxin contamination and livestock exposure in feeds
  • Provide logistical, operational, and supervisory support; ensure proper use/maintenance of field, farm, and lab equipment; supervise technicians and casual workers as assigned
  • Prepare weekly/monthly summaries and quarterly progress reports; contribute to market studies, policy roundtables, and knowledge products
  • Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
MSc in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Feed Science and Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology or any other related courses. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years' cognate experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Demonstrate strong hands‑on expertise in field experimentation, sample collection, and laboratory techniques
  • Be capable of managing multiple tasks across farm operations, laboratory workflows, and varied field environments, with a readiness for frequent travel across Nigeria
  • Show proficiency in data entry, data cleaning, and the use of spreadsheet and statistical analysis tools
  • Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders and support trainings, field demonstrations, and workshops
  • Maintain exceptional organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and a commitment to robust recordkeeping and data quality
  • Bring sound strategic thinking and leadership capabilities to drive project goals
  • Have a solid understanding of national feed quality and safety standards as well as related procedures
  • Be able to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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