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CIMMYT

Research Associate

CIMMYT
Location: Nepalgunj/Dhangadi
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-06-12 Deadline: 2016-06-25
  • Location : Nepalgunj/Dhangadi
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : MSc in plant breeding or seed technology
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

These positions will be based in Nepalgunj/Dhangadi, Nepal.

Specific duties:

  • Conduct Seed producibility & seed production research (SPR) on target crops
  • Produce seed of pre-commercial hybrids/varieties for different trials and parental seed for SPR
  • Coordinate SPR & seed production activities in collaboration with IRRI, CEPREAD, NARC, and seed companies at seed research centers.
  • Provide SPR support to all NSAF partners in the region in conducting different SPR trials supporting seed systems.
  • Provide practical training to researchers, seed company breeders, seed farmers on seed production.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

  • MSc in plant breeding or seed technology with minimum 3 years of experience in conducting trials or seed production in research farm.
  • Significant and demonstrated practical experience in seed production.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with partners in the national system and local government
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate research results effectively to a wide range of audiences through peer reviewed Publications and other means.
  • Description of the position

Apply Instructions

Candidates must apply to N16646 Research Associate (Plant Breeder) no later than Saturday, 25 June 2016 by sending their CV and Cover Letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org. Please include the reference number in the subject of your email. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain opened until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Organization Summary

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (commonly called by its Spanish acronym CIMMYT for Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo) is a non-profit research and training institution dedicated to both the development of improved varieties of wheat and maize, and introducing improved agricultural practices to farmers, thereby improving their livelihoods. It is also one of the 15 non-profit, research and training institutions affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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