Wheat Scientist/Breeder

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Position Title: Wheat Scientist/Breeder
Location: Texcoco de Mora
Country: Mexico
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. Established with the mission to enhance the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops, CIMMYT focuses on applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to improve the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT operates globally, impacting agricultural practices and policies in various countries, and is committed to fostering innovation in agricultural research and development. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
CIMMYT has opened a call for applications for Breeders committed to implementing CIMMYT's Strategy related positions, specifically for roles such as Wheat Scientist/Breeder and Early Career Wheat Breeder Seed Breeder. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing CIMMYT’s breeding pipeline, ensuring the efficient development, advancement, and dissemination of germplasm and products. This role involves fostering collaborations across various areas of germplasm development, molecular breeding, rust phenotyping, and seed systems to co-implement impactful regional improvement networks. The candidate will also contribute to experimental design, trial, and nursery data interpretation and analyses, aiming to increase genetic gains in CIMMYT's breeding pipelines. The position requires active engagement in capacity-building efforts and managing regional data through the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) for streamlined data management. The role also includes leading a team of research technicians and enhancing the visibility of CIMMYT's research through high-quality publications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for this position include executing CIMMYT’s breeding pipeline, ensuring the efficient development and dissemination of germplasm and products. The candidate will foster collaborations across areas of germplasm development, molecular breeding, rust phenotyping, and seed systems. They will contribute to experimental design, trial, and nursery data interpretation and analyses, and work towards increasing genetic gains in CIMMYT's breeding pipelines. The role involves managing the program’s regional data and implementing the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) for streamlined data management. The candidate will facilitate seeds product advancement meetings with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with regional improvement teams to optimize trial locations, and lead a team of research technicians. Additionally, they will assist technical stations staff in implementing best practices and enhance the visibility of CIMMYT's research through publications.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a PhD in breeding or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in seed breeding. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and expertise in biometrics and statistics, quantitative genetics, and applied molecular breeding. Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, along with a desire and ability to work respectfully and inclusively in a diverse, multicultural, multidisciplinary work environment. The selected candidate must exhibit competencies in problem-solving, decision-making, achievement orientation, communication, and teamwork.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a PhD in breeding or a closely related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for the role.

Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required for this position. This experience should include expertise in seed breeding and familiarity with biometrics, statistics, quantitative genetics, and applied molecular breeding. The level of experience is crucial for the candidate to effectively contribute to CIMMYT's breeding pipeline and related projects.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in a multicultural work environment where diverse communication is essential.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates may apply online, and qualified candidates may be invited to join CIMMYT's talent roster for two years, with the option to opt in or out of having their information retained for future opportunities.