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One (1) Research Assistant (Job Order Employment)

Company : Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
Date Posted : 2026-03-09

Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT)
Deadline for Application:  March 11, 2026; 5:00 PM
Project Title: Survey, Identification, In vitro Culture Collection and Bio-pesticide Development of Entomopathogenic Fungi and Nematodes from Mindanao: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture
Project Leader: Nanette Hope N. Sumaya, DSc.agr.
Duration:  March - December 31, 2026
Salary: Php 15,208.80/month
Tentative schedule of interview: March 13, 2026 (afternoon)

Qualifications:

  • BS Biology, MS Biology, BS Agriculture or the allied field graduate with strong background/ experience working with Entomopathogenic Nematode and Fungi,
  • Good interpersonal skills,
  • Good computer skills (Word processor, Excel, etc,),
  • Knowledge on statistical tools is a plus,
  • With pleasing personality, independent, resourceful, and willing to be trained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meets the project leader regularly and report any progress related to the project research.
  • Prepares purchase and job order requests of all items in the Line Item Budget (LIB) related to the project and Coordinate with assigned staff in admin for the preparation of the PPMP of the project,
  • Performs research works (under field and laboratory conditions) or whatever may be appropriate to assist the project leader:
  • Prepares a weekly work activities
  • Prepares routine clerical duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the project leader
  • Manages and replies to project-related correspondence
  • Conducts monthly inventory of research consumables
  •  Attends regularly weekly laboratory meetings and monthly presentations
  • Assists undergraduate and graduate students with their thesis in case related to the current research
  • Prepares progress and terminal reports
  • Assists the project leader in drafting SI/Scopus indexed publications
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the project leader related to the research project

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter and send it to the address below:

  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
  2. TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
  3. Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;
  4. Application Letter indicating the subject below:
    Subject: 
    Research Assistant for the project led by Prof. Nanette Hope N. Sumaya

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QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE, 3rd floor, Main Library Building and address it to:

PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, J.D. LL.D.
Chancellor
51³Ô¹ÏÍø - Iligan Institute of Technology

Through:

PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise             

PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, PhD
Director, Office of Research Management

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APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT accepts all qualified applicants including persons with disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities (IP) and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities (SOG).

NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through courier, PLEASE COMPILE THREE (3) COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER

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