Plant Pathologist (Aflatoxin Biocontrol) (Ref: DDG-R4D/PP/11/12)

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of a Plant Pathologist (Aflatoxin Biocontrol).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 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.Position/Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Plant Pathologist (Aflatoxin Biocontrol) is to: work with other team members for developing, testing and commercializing aflatoxin biocontrol products in maize and groundnuts for improving health and income of people in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will become a member of a team that is developing an Africa-wide aflatoxin biocontrol program (for more details see: www.aflasafe.com).More information