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