Position:ย ย ย Senior Research Associate ย
Contract:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 3-year renewable contractย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
DUTIES:ย
Plan and implement feed and forage production trials, including crop-residue processing and the evaluation of improved feed ingredients in priority states.Assist with the preparation, processing, and laboratory analysis of feed, forage and fermentation-derived protein (FDP) samples (nutrient profiling, digestibility testing, and safety assessments).Contribute to the setup, management, and monitoring of animal, poultry, and fish feeding trials on-station and on-farm, ensuring accurate performance measurements and adherence to protocols.Conduct field data collection, sampling, and initial sample preparation for quality assessment, including forage variety trials and on-farm validations.Compile, clean, and manage field, laboratory, survey, and trial datasets; perform basic analysis and contribute to scientific reports, dashboards, and communication materials.Coordinate stakeholder engagements with farmers, private-sector actors (e.g., feed mills, integrators), universities/research institutes, and relevant regulatory authorities; support experience-sharing visits, technology demonstrations, and platform meetings.Support activities and deliverables across specific project components in Nigeria.a)ย ย Drought-tolerant forage trials in Sahel states;
b)ย ย Scaling biotech solutions to convert crop residues to high-quality feed;
c)ย ย ย Economic and performance testing of FDP in poultry and fish;
d)ย ย Assessment of mycotoxin contamination and livestock exposure in feeds.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
MSc in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Feed Science and Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology or any other related courses. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years\u2019 cognate experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate strong hands\u2011on expertise in field experimentation, sample collection, and laboratory techniques.Be capable of managing multiple tasks across farm operations, laboratory workflows, and varied field environments, with a readiness for frequent travel across Nigeria.Show proficiency in data entry, data cleaning, and the use of spreadsheet and statistical analysis tools.Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders and support trainings, field demonstrations, and workshops.Maintain exceptional organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and a commitment to robust recordkeeping and data quality.Bring sound strategic thinking and leadership capabilities to drive project goals.Have a solid understanding of national feed quality and safety standards as well as related procedures.Be able to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.