CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.
CIMMYT Zimbabwe looking for “Assistant Research Associate”.
Applicants with a degree in BSc in Plant Science, Plant Pathology Plant Breeding or Molecular Breeding may apply on or before July 06, 2023.
CIMMYT grew out of a pilot program sponsored by the Mexican government and the Rockefeller Foundation in the 1940s and 50s and aimed at raising farm productivity in Mexico. Under the scientific leadership of Norman E. Borlaug, the program developed higher yielding wheat varieties that were more resistant to diseases and provided stable yields in changing conditions for developing countries.
CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on June 26, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Assistant Research Associate to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Assistant Research Associate |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | BSc in Plant Science, Plant Pathology Plant Breeding or Molecular Breeding |
| Experience Required | At least three years relevant working experience |
| Application Deadline | July 06, 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for sample collection and shipping logistics for all molecular breeding related activities in Southern Africa as well as genotypic data management and preliminary analysis for forward breeding, QA/QC and genomic selection.
- Planning and implementation of artificial inoculation trials for disease traits e.g., Fusarium ear rot, gray leaf spot, leaf blight and MSV including disease scoring, data collection, data entry and analysis using appropriate tools
- Maintain pathogen culture and carry out timely inoculation at key disease screening sites under artificial inoculation and ensure suitable conditions for disease development through timely planting, inoculation, misting system management, and monitoring.
- Co-ordinate with site supervisor to ensure that high standards of phytosanitary procedures are followed in all disease screening sites.
- Support maize pathologists in disease diagnosis and disease sample collection during disease surveys and epidemiological studies.
- Assist visiting scientists in training partners on disease diagnosis and management, as well as on handling basic molecular tools, sample collection, and DNA markers application in applied breeding.
Position in Organization:
- Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe
- Global Maize Program (GMP)
- Full time
- Z23174
Qualification:
- BSc in Plant Science, Plant Pathology Plant Breeding or Molecular Breeding. An MSc will be an added advantage.
- At least three years relevant working experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment
- Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function
- Ability to analyse data, situations, or problems, evaluate possible courses of action and choose.
- The ability to communicate and relate effectively with others is very important.
- Sufficient competency to use the standard Windows-based software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email used at
- CIMMYT with occasional assistance.
How to Apply CIMMYT Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023
Kindly fill and submit the online form,
no later than Thursday 6th July 2023. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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