Maize Landrace Improvement and Quality Trait Phenotyping Coordinator
Job Category: | Genetic Resources Program |
Position Title: | Maize Landrace Improvement and Quality Trait Phenotyping Coordinator |
Type of Contract: | Internationally Recruited Staff |
Location: | Mexico |
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Description: |
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and team-oriented professional for this position. Maize landraces are extensively grown and used in Mexico and the improvement of some major landraces could contribute to their value, such as nutritional quality and yield enhancement. In addition to conducting landrace improvement research, the staff member will manage sub-grants ensuring coordinated landrace improvement efforts among project partners. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the prioritization of germplasm and its subsequent phenotyping to identify accessions of high value for selected quality traits. She/he will contribute to validating markers and haplotypes associated with those traits, and to facilitating their use in breeding efforts by CIMMYT and others.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information:www.cimmyt.org
The position will be based in CIMMYT’s main campus (45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico), and will contribute to the visibility of CIMMYT’s research, partnerships and impacts in Mexico and worldwide.
Specific responsibilities as maize landrace improvement coordinator include (50% time):
Specific responsibilities as maize landrace quality trait phenotyping coordinator include (50% time):
We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:
We will offer an initial contract for 3 years, which is renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, click on the "apply to job" button or email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 8 March, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email:irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12274 in the header of your email).
For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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