Research Supervisor

Position:    Research Supervisor 

Contract:        1-year renewable contract                                    Location:  Kano

Closing Date: 23 July 2025

DUTIES: 

• Support establishment and management of nutrient omission trials for development of site-specific nutrients management tools.
• Contribute to soil sampling and data collection to support digital soil mapping in Northern Nigeria.
• Contribute to training of extension agents and farmers on climate-smart agriculture and ISFM.
• Ensure accurate data recording and maintain trial documentation for research
• Gather farmer feedback to refine research approaches and ensure adoption of recommended practices.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

BSc in Agronomy, Agricultural Science and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be proficient in the use MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Possess excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

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