Wheat Geneticist and Genetic Resources Enhancer

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), a non-profit research, breeding and training organization, is seeking innovative, self-motivated, scientifically outstanding candidates for the position of 'wheat geneticist and genetic resources enhancer'. The position will be based at CIMMYT's main campus located 45 km northeast of Mexico City (Mexico) and will be initially for three years, with definitive opportunities for continuation depending on performance. The position will be appointed at a level appropriate to the experience of the selected candidate and will report to the Head of Wheat Genetic Resources Conservation and Enhancement within the Genetics Resources and Enhancement Unit (GREU).

This position will work in close collaboration with scientists in three of CIMMYT's key operational units: the Applied Biotechnology Center (ABC), the Crop Research Informatics Lab (CRIL) and the Global Wheat Program (GWP). The 'wheat geneticist and genetic resources enhancer' will use a range of primary and secondary wheat genepool germplasm, coordinating the creation of new genetic resources through resynthesis and the creation of chromosome translocation lines, to develop and implement germplasm with novel and beneficial diversity influencing target traits for direct use in current and future wheat breeding efforts. Activities in this area are heavily demand-driven with a particular focus on immediate breeding priorities. Germplasm from these genetic resources enhancement activities are released by CIMMYT as global public goods, available for wheat breeding communities across the world including CIMMYT's regional wheat breeding programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

For full information see http://www.cimmyt.org/english/wps/jobs/