Description
Reporting to the project coordinator, assist with programmatic coordination for the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat Project, an outcome-driven worldwide research project with the goal of reducing the developing world's vulnerability to wheat rust diseases through deployment of resistant varieties. Assist with programmatic leadership for the multi-institutional and multi-discipline research team including over 30 scientists based in wheat-growing countries throughout the world. Contribute to advocacy efforts to mobilize and coordinate additional financial and scientific resources with the goal of increasing the global commitment to combating wheat rusts. Support the establishment of a global virtual community of wheat and rust scientists, and help with efforts to create web-based inventories of ongoing and potential global activities that can contribute to the goal of minimizing the effects of wheat rusts on the livelihood and food securities of the world's poor. Through the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative, facilitate linkages and synergies among existing rust-focused wheat research efforts throughout the world. Help to plan and develop follow-on proposals that extend the scope and impact of the current Project. Contribute to specialized modules, seminars, and team-taught courses and to graduate training.

Information on International Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences can be viewed at http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/.

Qualifications
PhD in plant breeding, plant pathology, or related fields; experience in wheat improvement including variety release and seed multiplication preferred; proven ability to coordinate multi-faceted research programs in crop improvement; successful experience in mobilizing resources for multi-institutional international agriculture research from development assistance agencies preferred; knowledge of the global wheat improvement community; international experience and proven ability to work in developing country agriculture research circumstances preferred; superior communications, computing, organizational, and leadership skills; knowledge of foreign languages desirable.

SALARY:
Competitive and commensurate with background and experience. An attractive fringe benefits package is available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Nominations, expressions of interest, or direct applications are welcome. To apply, send a letter of application and complete resume to: Ronnie Coffman, Director, International Programs, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 and have three letters of reference sent to the same address. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Tammy Thomas, 238a Emerson Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; tjt2@cornell.edu; 607-255-7719; 607-255- 6683 (fax). Review of applications will begin in March, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

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Profile
Job Field Plant Pathology
Locations Ithaca
Department International Programs-CALS
Schedule Full-time