Colleagues,

Bellow please find a job announcement for a maize physiologist to be based
at CIMMYT HQ in Mexico.

Apologies for cross posting.

Best regards,
Jeff White

Maize Physiologist at CIMMYT, Mexico

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), a non-profit
research and training organization, is seeking to fill the position of Maize
Physiologist at CIMMYT Headquarters near Mexico City, Mexico. The CIMMYT
Maize Program conducts strategic and applied research to develop maize
lines, hybrids, synthetics, and varieties for lowland tropical, subtropical,
and tropical highland production environments in developing countries. Work
focuses on yield potential, grain quality, tolerance to abiotic and biotic
stresses, improved nutrient- and water-use efficiency, and stable
performance, and involves traditional and molecular plant breeding
techniques. Germplasm development is carried out at CIMMYT's headquarters in
Mexico as well at various outreach locations in the developing world.
CIMMYT's maize germplasm is used by national program scientists in their
basic and applied research programs and released to farmers either directly
or after further enhancement.

CIMMYT's approach involves both disciplinary research and close teamwork
among breeders, physiologists, an entomologist, a pathologist, and
agronomists that has resulted in some of the most successful applied
physiology initiatives in international agricultural research, leading to
the development and deployment of superior drought and low-N tolerant maize
germplasm in developing countries. The work of the Maize Physiologist will
focus on but not be limited to 1) the physiological bases of grain yield and
quality under favorable and marginal environments; 2) screening techniques
and the mechanisms of tolerance to common abiotic stresses (drought,
low-fertility, water-logging, among others); 3)  photoperiodic response in
maize aimed at introgression of temperate germplasm into tropical maize; and
4) the physiological bases of heterosis. The person must be willing to plan
and execute her/ his research in collaboration with scientists from other
disciplines, participate and contribute to the training activities of the
program  and travel extensively in Mexico and outside the country.

Candidates should possess the following attributes: a PhD in plant
biology/physiology or related disciplines; a good working knowledge of plant
breeding and genetics and the use of molecular tools in plant breeding; at
least five years post-doctoral experience in crop physiology, supported by a
good publication record in refereed journals. Familiarity with tropical crop
production agronomy and experience working with cereal crops will be
desirable. The position also requires excellent skills in interpersonal
communication, organization and time management, written and spoken English,
and use of computers for experimental design, data analysis, and research
reporting. The workplace is multi-cultural and diverse. Knowledge of Spanish
is desirable.

With an annual budget of approximately US$ xx million and more than 800
staff based in Mexico and 18 other countries, CIMMYT works to increase the
productivity and profitability of maize and wheat farming in developing
countries, while protecting the natural resource base. CIMMYT is an
equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and
nationality. The Center makes an effort to accommodate the needs of
dual-career couples and has a work-based childcare facility at its
headquarters. The headquarters location is outside but within easy reach of
Mexico City. The Center's salaries and benefits are competitive with those
of other international institutions. Further information about CIMMYT is
available at www.cimmyt.org.

To apply, please send a letter of application with your recent curriculum
vitae, including address, email, telephone and fax number of three referees,
to the address below, before April 30, 2002 (Reference 2002/xx). For
technical information about this position, contact Dr. Shivaji Pandey,
Director, Maize Program ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>).

Human Resources Manager
Reference Code 2002/xx
CIMMYT, Int.
Apdo. Postal 6-641
Mexico, D.F. 06600 Mexico
Phone: +52 5804 2004; Fax: +52 5804 7558/9
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