Research Associate I – Molecular Biology (IITA)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate on behalf of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support construct development and molecular characterization of gene-edited and RNA interference (RNAi) transgenic plants, including date palm and sugarcane.ILRI is an international organisation working for better lives and better planet through livestock. ILRI’s mission emphasises the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment, aiming to improve the lives of more than 300 million people in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that supports equitable and resilient livestock systems, ultimately contributing to food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. This mission is delivered through two core strategic objectives: co-designing and deploying sustainable, science-based livestock solutions, and leveraging science to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.ILRI is a member of CGIAR, a global research alliance that works to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis and is the only CGIAR center dedicated to addressing multiple development challenges through sustainable livestock solutions.ILRI hosts the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nairobi. IITA ( www.iita.org ) with its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, works with partners throughout Africa and beyond to reduce producer and consumer risks, enhance crop quality and productivity, and generate wealth from agriculture.About the positionThe position focuses on construct development and performing genomic DNA extractions, PCR, Southern blotting, qRT-PCR, sequencing, mutation detection, and maintaining bacterial cultures. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to ongoing research...