Research Associate - Plant Breeding

IITA; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a Research Associate in Plant Breeding based in Montpellier. The ideal candidate will assist in breeding programs, manage data processes, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while working in an international, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture research focusing on plant improvement (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Assist with field trial design, evaluation, and data collection.
• Manage breeding database and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate pesticide, herbicide, and irrigation applications.

Connaissances

Good communication skills

Innovative

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

MSc in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology

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30.06.2025

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 200 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

IITA is inviting applications from suitable Malawian nationals to fill the position of Research Associate – Plant Breeding.

Job Responsibilities

In support of the legume breeding program, the primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist breeding program in field trial design, planting, trial evaluation, data collection and seed harvest
• Manage many aspects of breeding database including data entry, trial creation, and critical seed health and plant pathology data
• Work closely with the Administrative staff to effectively comply with all regulatory phytosanitary certifications and international seed shipment protocols
• Manage and periodically update seed inventory
• Manage screen house projects including sowing, labelling, pollinating instructions and harvest
• Receive and distribute seeds for basic seed production, variety trials, product development and deployment
• Travel to off-site stations to assist with planting, thinning and product evaluation
• Recruit and manage all temporary workers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate all pesticide, herbicide and irrigation applications to nursery and trial plots
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned in relation to the activities of organization.

Requirements

• MSc in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Biotechnology or related discipline
• Minimum experience of one year in agriculture research focusing on plant improvement
• Good communication skills (written and spoken) in English
• Innovative, ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure

Applicants MUST answer all application questions in full to be considered. Incomplete applications may be automatically disqualified.