Post-Doctoral Fellow - Nematology Soil Health

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join its Nematology Unit. The fellow will conduct high‑quality research on nematode management and soil health, contributing to peer‑reviewed publications, technical reports, and datasets. This role supports ongoing projects that aim to improve agricultural sustainability across sub‑Saharan Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design and plan laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments focused on nematode assessment and soil health.
• Develop and refine methodologies for evaluating nematode populations and soil quality.
• Implement field and laboratory studies while ensuring compliance with scientific protocols and data quality standards.
• Collect, validate, and analyse data using appropriate statistical tools.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals and generate technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research partners and contribute to capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• PhD in Nematology, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing experiments in laboratory and field settings.
• Strong track record of scientific publications and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Required skills

• Experimental design for soil and nematode studies.
• Statistical analysis of biological data.
• Scientific writing for peer‑reviewed journals.