Subject: Guinea yam genome analysis
Term: Starting from May 8 (Fri), 2015, till March 31 (2018)

Deadline of application: April 6 (Mon), 2015

Contact person for further information:
                            Dr. Ryohei Terauchi (terauchi@ibrc.or.jp)


Applicants should send

1. Curriculum vitae with a photo
2. A list of publications
3. Short summary of previous researches (one page)
4. A letter of self introduction (one page)
5. Copies of up to five major publications

to

Management

Iwate Biotechnology Research Center

22-174-4, Narita, Kitakami, 024-0003

Iwate, Japan

e-mail for application: bosyu@ibrc.or.jp

    We are seeking a competent researcher who will be in charge of Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genome analysis and DNA marker development at Iwate Biotechnology Research Center (IBRC). A suitable candidate will be involved in Guinea yam research entitled “Africa Yam: Enhancing yam breeding for increased productivity and improved quality in West Africa” partly subcontracted to IBRC from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria). Experience in genetics/genomics will be preferred. Travel to IITA is mandate.