MSc Graduate Fellow - Genetic diversity forage spp collections (Four Positions)

Job Title

MSc Graduate Fellows (4 positions)

Company/Organisation Name

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About the Role

The fellows will work on the genetic diversity studies of forages (Vicia spp, Pisum spp, Cajanus spp, Glycine spp, etc) maintained in the ILRI Forage Genebank. The fellows will gain knowledge and practical skills on plant genetic diversity study and genetic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Literature review on the genetic resource conservation and diversity assessment of forage crops.
• Analyse genotyping data and write summary of the analysis for presentation and manuscript.
• Report and MSc thesis writing, and
• Draft an article for journal publication and poster for presentation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• MSc student(s) who have finished course work and ready to start Thesis project.
• Possess a BSc Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Plant Genetics, Plant breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or the related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in molecular genetics, quantitative genetics or bioinformatics.
• Experience with R statistical software for genetic data analysis is advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Experience contributing to writing reports and journal publications.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with written and spoken English.

Fellowship Duration

7 months.

Terms of appointment and benefits

ILRI will offer a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in the project location, medical insurance, and cover research expenses. The fellow will be co-supervised by academic and ILRI supervisor(s) and receive various capacity development opportunities at ILRI.

How to apply

• A cover letter addressed to the Senior Manager – Capacity Development ILRI, expressing interest in the fellowship position and the motivation. The position title and reference number (REF: ILRI MSc/GF/LGNFR/02/2026) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
• CV, including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.
• Academic qualification certificates/transcripts.

Applications must be submitted by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” tab on or before 9 June 2026.

Deadline / closing date

9 June 2026

Job ID / reference number

REF: ILRI MSc/GF/LGNFR/02/2026

Contract type / level

Fellowship