Maize Molecular Breeder
Job Category: | Global Maize Program |
Position Title: | Maize Molecular Breeder |
Type of Contract: | Internationally Recruited Staff |
Location: | Mexico |
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Description: |
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated scientist with excellent skills in plant molecular genetics to support the development of high-yielding, stress-tolerant germplasm with improved nutritional characteristics. The selected candidate will play a key role as a member of the CIMMYT Global Maize Program (GMP) team focusing on genetic improvement and molecular mapping of agronomically important traits, with special focus on Latin America.
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 at CIMMYT Headquarters in El Batan (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico) but will involve travel to other field phenotyping sites in Mexico, Latin America and other GMP locations as needed. The selected candidate will also work closely with partners in advanced laboratories, seed companies, and national research programs worldwide, especially in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Primary responsibilities include:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
We will offer an initial contract for 3 year, which may be 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, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 10 May, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email:irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12226 in the header of your email).
For further information, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, atg.flores@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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