The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico, but will involve travel to other CIMMYT field sites within Mexico on a regular basis. The position is initially available for two years and may lead to a career path position in maize breeding.

This is a re-advertisement for a position originally announced in 2007.
Resumes of previous applicants are on file and do not need to be resubmitted.

The primary responsibilities will include

• QPM inbred line development and hybrid evaluation
• Genetic analysis of at least one abiotic or biotic stress tolerance trait (e.g. drought, low-N, waterlogging, or ear rot tolerance), to develop a marker-assisted selection protocol for application in CIMMYT maize breeding activities
• Participation in developing and maintaining a pedigree information database

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. degree in plant breeding or closely related field, preferably with emphasis on maize.
• Understanding of experimental design, management of field trials, and field breeding operations
• Understanding of field- and lab-based (NIR, molecular marker) techniques relevant to maize and their application to germplasm characterization and development as they relate to quality and industrial traits 
• Strong experience in a field or horticultural crop research program
• Excellent computer skills, and experience with SAS, GENSTAT, or other statistical software
• Demonstrated ability to publish in refereed science journals
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; ability to speak Spanish or willingness to learn
• Interest in international research and development
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships.

CIMMYT is an internationally funded, non-profit research and training organization affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and has an annual budget of nearly US$40 million. Drawing on strong science and effective partnerships, CIMMYT’s mission is to help the poor in the developing world by increasing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize- and wheat-based cropping systems while protecting natural resources. The Center is a global leader in scientific research and training related to maize and wheat, and in biotechnology, economics, and natural resource management research. These activities are conducted in partnership with national agricultural research systems, non-governmental organizations, and advanced research institutions, both public and private, in globally focused projects and programs. CIMMYT employs a staff of around 700 and operates in a decentralized, partnership mode, having staff in 14 countries, and projects and partnership networks in many more.

CIMMYT salaries for internationally recruited staff are highly competitive, with a range of benefits including housing allowance, life and health insurance package, education allowance (from KG to Grade 12), annual medical examination, and shipping allowance. The CIMMYT campus has recreational and sports facilities and offers transportation to international schools in Mexico City. Good 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 nationality.

Please send via e-mail your letter of application no later than February 29, 2008, CV/Resume (including full contact information), and names and contact information of three references, to:

Human Resources Manager, CIMMYT
(Reference 2008/02)
Email: jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org 

For further information contact
- Dr. Kevin Pixley, Maize Program Associate Director, Global Maize Program, k.pixley@cgiar.org

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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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