Postdoctoral Position – CIMMYT – Mexico
Postdoctoral Position Durum Wheat Breeding and Germplasm Enhancement at CIMMYT, Mexico.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is seeking motivated candidates for Postdoctoral position of Durum Wheat Breeding and Germplasm Enhancement. The position is available for 3 years and will be based at CIMMYT Headquarters, near Mexico City, Mexico.
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. The candidate will also conduct studies to characterize and start utilizing novel sources of resistance to rust both from the existing improved germplasm and genetic resources.
Who can Apply?
- 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 with molecular markers, genetic mapping in wheat or other cereals and knowledge of Spanish are considered advantageous.
How to Apply?
Send a letter of application, CV/Resume (including full contact information), and names and contact information of three references to: Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT (Reference 2009/12) Email: jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org.
Deadline for Application: September 30th (Wednesday), 2009.
Contact:
Dr. Hans-Joachim Braun, H.J.Braun@cgiar.org
Dr. Karim Ammar, k.ammar@cgiar.org
Ph: +52 (55) 5804-2004.
About CIMMYT:
CIMMYT 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.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and ethnicity.
Job Posting Source:
http://www.cimmyt.org/english/wps/jobs/pdf_whtBreeding.html
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