CIMMYT Applied Plant Geneticist Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Kenya looking for “Applied Plant Geneticist”. Applicants with a D. in plant genetics may apply on or before 02 December 2022.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Applied Plant Geneticist Jobs 2022
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Applied Plant Geneticist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Applied Plant Geneticist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | D. in plant genetics |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 02 December 2022 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2022
Specific duties:
- Create and implement a long-term vision for use of molecular genetics in trait discovery, pre-breeding, and population improvement of DLC crops.
- Develop strong partnerships with CGIAR and NARES programs to collaboratively identify critical germplasm, and product needs, and define pre-breeding and trait discovery objectives.
- Implement trait-focused research, prioritized by crop and trait value, and technical feasibility.
- Develop a trait stage & gate pipeline to track progress and identify constraints to progress
- Inventory existing genetic information for key traits, validate such information on relevant breeding material and develop scalable deployment strategies across the network breeding programs.
- Scout new technology/analytical tools that could improve efficiency and speed to develop varieties.
- Seek & nurture regional & global collaborations with private/public partners (e.g. USAID Innovation Labs, Advanced Research Institutes) to assist trait discovery and pre-breeding for prioritized traits.
- In a team with breeders, informaticians, statisticians, molecular biologists, and others as appropriate, develop & implement novel germplasm improvement strategies to:
- Define and strengthen heterotic breeding pools for hybrid crops (sorghum & pearl millet).
- Propose and implement cost-effective routine fingerprinting of network breeding germplasm to better understand population diversity, germplasm strengths & gaps.
- Develop and deploy novel genetic variation for traits with limited genetic variability.
- Develop population improvement strategies to rapidly improve favorable allele frequencies.
- Develop & operationalize a “back-cross factory” to improve base germplasm for critical traits.
- Outline and develop the foundation for the near-future use of rapid cycling genomic selection.
- Provide capacity-building support to upgrade the skills of network partners to deploy molecular markers, and contribute to developing training materials for:
- Application of marker-assisted breeding strategies.
- Use of molecular markers in breeding programs (e.g., confirming the purity of F1 crosses, quality assurance in breeder and foundation seed, etc.).
- Standard operation procedures to ensure effective marker-assisted breeding operations (e.g., sampling, labeling, harvesting).
- Collaborate with breeding informatics teams to identify or develop analytical tools, databases, and platforms that provide access to genetic information of breeding material and support scale-up of marker analysis.
- Collaborate with CGIAR’s shared services (Breeding Resources) team and DLC crop improvement network partners to design cost-effective work plans that implement marker-assisted breeding.
- Understand the intellectual property landscape and create intellectual property options that enable the application of genetic knowledge to breeding programs.
- Participate in project reporting, strategy design, and resource mobilization.
- Lead or participate in presenting project results, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualification & Experience:
- D. in plant genetics, molecular breeding, genomics, quantitative genetics, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the practical application of molecular genetics to breeding program(s).
- Expertise in molecular plant breeding applied genomics, and quantitate genetics.
- Strong understanding of statistics, experimental design, and bioinformatics.
- Skills in analysis and visualization of large, diverse, and complex datasets.
- Ability to deliver results as a trusted member of a multi-cultural team, innovative thinking in problem solving, technology & process management.
- Leadership, initiative, and communication skills to instill an environment of continuous improvement and change.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
- Strong networking and facilitating skills, with a focus on enabling and empowering others to succeed.
- Successful experience and commitment to inclusive research design and implementation.
- Other requirements:
- Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.
- Experience managing staff and budgets are desirable.
- The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Problem Solving and Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Client Orientation, Communication, and Team Leadership.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Applied Plant Geneticist Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 02 December 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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