Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist - Durum Wheat Breeding & Germplasm
Enhancement
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking outstanding,
motivated candidates for the position of Durum Wheat Breeding and Germplasm
Enhancement, Post-Doctoral Fellow or Associate Scientist based on experience and
qualification. The position offers an outstanding career opportunity for a researcher interested
in global wheat research, and will be based at CIMMYT headquarters, near Mexico City,
Mexico. The position is available initially for 3 years. The successful candidate will work as a
member of "Durum Wheat Improvement" team, in CIMMYT´s Global Wheat Program, and
contribute to collaborative research at CIMMYT and with other institutions, on durum wheat
breeding and research emphasizing the widening of genetic variability for rust resistance in
durum wheat global germplasm. In addition to contributing to all aspect of global durum
wheat breeding, the successful candidate will conduct studies to characterize and start
utilizing novel sources of resistance to rust both from the existing improved germplasm and
genetic resources. Extensive travel to CIMMYT experimental stations in Mexico will be
required.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
A recent Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics or pathology of wheat or other cereals
Experience with field based experimentation
Experience with field and greenhouse-based rust work
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
Ability to form part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work under multicultural setting
Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:
Experience with molecular markers and genetic mapping in wheat or other cereals
Knowledge of Spanish
CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org) is an internationally funded, nonprofit, scientific research, training
and development organization dedicated to improving the nutrition, food security and
livelihoods of the world´s poor. CIMMYT is a global leader in maize and wheat germplasm
preservation, trait discovery, crop variety enhancement, cropping systems improvement and
socio-economic analysis for the developing world. The Center has an annual budget of
US$45 million and a staff of 600, including 88 internationally recruited staff. Our headquarters
and four research stations are located in Mexico and we have regional centers and offices in
12 other countries, especially in eastern and southern Africa. Rapid growth is occurring in
South and East Asia.
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including
housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (to Grade 12), home
leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping allowance. The CIMMYT campus has
recreational and sports facilities and the center offers preschool care and transportation to an
international school in Mexico City. Housing is available on and off campus, in and outside
Mexico City.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and
ethnicity.
Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than September 30, 2009,
CV/Resume (including full contact information), and names and contact information of three
references to:
Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2009/12)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For technical information contact Dr. Hans-Joachim Braun, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Dr.
Karim Ammar, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel.: +52 (55) 5804-2004.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist - Durum Wheat Breeding & Germplasm
Enhancement
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking outstanding,
motivated candidates for the position of Durum Wheat Breeding and Germplasm
Enhancement, Post-Doctoral Fellow or Associate Scientist based on experience and
qualification. The position offers an outstanding career opportunity for a researcher interested
in global wheat research, and will be based at CIMMYT headquarters, near Mexico City,
Mexico. The position is available initially for 3 years. The successful candidate will work as a
member of "Durum Wheat Improvement" team, in CIMMYT´s Global Wheat Program, and
contribute to collaborative research at CIMMYT and with other institutions, on durum wheat
breeding and research emphasizing the widening of genetic variability for rust resistance in
durum wheat global germplasm. In addition to contributing to all aspect of global durum
wheat breeding, the successful candidate will conduct studies to characterize and start
utilizing novel sources of resistance to rust both from the existing improved germplasm and
genetic resources. Extensive travel to CIMMYT experimental stations in Mexico will be
required.
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
A recent Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics or pathology of wheat or other cereals
Experience with field based experimentation
Experience with field and greenhouse-based rust work
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
Ability to form part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work under multicultural setting
Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:
Experience with molecular markers and genetic mapping in wheat or other cereals
Knowledge of Spanish
CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org) is an internationally funded, nonprofit, scientific research, training
and development organization dedicated to improving the nutrition, food security and
livelihoods of the world´s poor. CIMMYT is a global leader in maize and wheat germplasm
preservation, trait discovery, crop variety enhancement, cropping systems improvement and
socio-economic analysis for the developing world. The Center has an annual budget of
US$45 million and a staff of 600, including 88 internationally recruited staff. Our headquarters
and four research stations are located in Mexico and we have regional centers and offices in
12 other countries, especially in eastern and southern Africa. Rapid growth is occurring in
South and East Asia.
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including
housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (to Grade 12), home
leave, retirement fund, and relocation shipping allowance. The CIMMYT campus has
recreational and sports facilities and the center offers preschool care and transportation to an
international school in Mexico City. Housing is available on and off campus, in and outside
Mexico City.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and
ethnicity.
Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than September 30, 2009,
CV/Resume (including full contact information), and names and contact information of three
references to:
Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2009/12)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For technical information contact Dr. Hans-Joachim Braun, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Dr.
Karim Ammar, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel.: +52 (55) 5804-2004.
_________________________