AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES INSTITUTE
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should have Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Plant Breeding/ Crop Science
or related fields. An earned Ph.D. degree in the same specialization is an added advantage.
Applicants must have University teaching experience, a traceable record of research expertise, and industrial experience in the field of Plant Breeding.
Duties and Responsibilities
To conduct research that produces goods and services in the field of Plant Breeding and
Genetics.
To develop and promote task-based learning models and other products for improved
plant breeds.
To supervise research by students under taught programs and higher degrees by
research (MPhil/DPhil/Ph.D.).
To provide community outreach and University services in the field of Plant Breeding
and Genetics.
To teach any two of the following Modules on Population and Quantitative Genetics at
both undergraduate and postgraduate levels: Genetic Evaluation, Selection, and Mating
Systems, Applied Plant Breeding and Genetics; and Genetic Conservation.
To contribute to Community Outreach, Innovation, and Industrialisation in line with
Education 5.0 and the University Strategic Plan.
Skills and Attributes
Candidates should be results driven with good problem-solving and critical-thinking
skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to: The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology P.O. Box 35 MARONDERA hand deliver or send by courier to: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus, Industrial Sites 15 Longlands Road MARONDERA The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 20 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.
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