Latest Vacancies at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, April

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) – The Molecular Biology Laboratory of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Location: Makurdi, Benue

Position Responsibilities
Laboratory Manager will contribute to the activities of the project titled “Genetic improvement of cowpea for Striga/Alectra resistance using molecular tools in Nigeria under direct supervision of the Project Leader. He/she will:

• Contribute to genomic resource development for cowpea breeding for biotic stresses.
• Contribute to DNA sequencing, bioinformatics and statistical analysis
• Supervise undergraduate, and postgraduate students working in the lab.
• Assist the Project Leader in implementing key activities of the project.

Educational Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Genetics, or Cell Biology

Core Competencies:

• Experience (at least 2 years) in conducting molecular activities.
• Knowledge of Marker-assisted Breeding
• Spectrophotometric analysis
• Electrophoresis and DNA ANALYSIS
• DNA Extraction
• Isolation and Gel analysis of DNA from plantand animal
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data management and reporting of lab activities.

Additional Information

• The job position is for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds.

Job Title: Research Technician

Location: Makurdi, Benue

Position Responsibilities
Research-will contribute to the field activities of the project titled “Genetic improvement of cowpea for Striga/Alectra resistance using molecular tools in Nigeria under direct supervision of the Project Leader. He/she will:

• Contribute to development and deployment for cowpea genetic improvement.
• Provide leadership and be responsible for coordination of all field activities.

Educational Qualifications

• The candidate should have an OND/HND in Crop Production, Plant Science or Pest Management.

Core Competencies:

• Statistical analysis and reporting
• Field crop establishment and data collection
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• The job position is for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds.

Job Title: Field Assistant

Location: Makurdi, Benue

Position Responsibilities
Field Assistant will contribute to the field activities of the project titled “Genetic Improvement of cowpea for Striga/Alectra resistance using molecular tools in Nigeria under direct supervision of the Project Leader. He/she will:

• Contribute to deployment of cowpea genetic improvement.
• Coordinate all field activities.

Educational Qualifications

• The candidate should have a WASC.

Core Competencies:

• Have valid drivers license
• Field crop establishment and data collection.

Additional Information

• The job position is for a period of two years renewable subject to availability of funds.

Deadline: 25th April, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications which must include the following below:

• A Covering Letter which should address how the candidates background/experience relates to the position applied for;
• Curriculum vitae,
• Names and Addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicants current or previous organization or applicants direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

All applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture,
P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi,
Benue State,
Nigeria.