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Job | Nematology Soil Health Postdoctoral Fellow at IITA Jobs in Kenya at AgroCentric Africa
Title: Job | Nematology Soil Health Postdoctoral Fellow at IITA
Company: AgroCentric Africa
Location: Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: Initial 16-month contract
Deadline: August 26, 2026
Summary
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Nematology Soil Health Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to research on soil health and nematode management.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and planning of laboratory, greenhouse, screen house, and field experiments.
- Develop and refine methodologies for soil health and nematode assessment.
- Provide scientific and analytical input into research activities and experimental protocols.
- Participate in the implementation of laboratory and field studies.
- Ensure compliance with established scientific protocols and data quality standards.
- Support data collection and validation across research sites.
- Conduct statistical analysis and interpretation of nematode and soil health data.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Develop technical reports, datasets, and other scientific outputs from research activities.
- Collaborate with research partners and multidisciplinary teams on project implementation.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Nematology, Soil Health, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in field and screen house experimentation.
- Experience in data collection, consolidation, management, and analysis.
- Experience in scientific report writing.
- Demonstrated ability to manage research activities and work within multidisciplinary projects will be an advantage.
Application Requirements
- A cover letter explaining how their background and experience relate to the role.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- The names and addresses of three professional referees, including a current or previous Head of Organisation or direct Supervisor.
Interested candidates should apply here
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