Job announcement for Roster - Geneticist positions

CIMMYT is building a Roster of qualified professionals to be considered for future opportunities in various locations and areas of expertise. The position involves designing and evaluating new and current breeding schemes, developing strategy, and supporting breeding teams to optimize breeding activities and select parental germplasm.

Requirements

• PhD in plant breeding, quantitative genetics, biometrics, molecular genetics or plant biotechnology
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in private industry and/or an advanced modern breeding program is a plus
• In-depth understanding of practical breeding applications and logistical constraints
• Expertise in statistical analysis software (R, mixed modeling, perhaps machine learning, etc.)
• A good understanding of quantitative genetics and underlying mathematical theory
• Experience in plant gene discovery, cloning, and functional analysis
• Expertise in using statistical analysis software (R, Python, perhaps machine learning, etc.)
• A good understanding of quantitative genetics and bioinformatics
• Track record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Good reporting and communication skills in English (working language)

Benefits

• Qualified candidates may be invited to join CIMMYT's talent roster for two years
• You will be requested to opt in or out of having your information retained for future opportunities