Here is the position announcement, which seems not to have gone out correctly as an attachment in my first note. My apologies for the duplicate mail. Best regards, Jeff White CROP PHYSIOLOGIST POSITION BEAN PROGRAM, CIAT HEADQUARTERS CROP PHYSIOLOGIST. Work within a multidiciplinary team seeking ways to increase productivity of Phaseolus vulgaris common bean, emphasizing crop improvement. Research involves projects on improving adaptation of beans to water deficits and low soil fertility, understanding photoperiod/temperature interactions, and increasing yield potential. Emphasis is on identifying plant traits and mechanisms to improve breeding methodologies. Continue on-going work with crop simulation models such as BEANGRO. The physiologist is expected to work closely with bean breeders at headquarters; provide backup research and technical support to bean outreach staff in Latin America and Africa; produce scientific and technical reports and training materials; strengthen research capacity of national programs through training and collaborative research projects; establish effective collaboration with other advanced research organizations. The Physiologist is also expected to participated in cross-center activities that relate to his/her expertise. The position is based at CIAT's headquarters in Cali, Colombia and reports directly to the Bean Program Leader. Require PhD in biological or agricultural science with specialization in crop/stress physiology and familiarity with plant breeding and genetics; proficiency in statistical analysis and computers; willingness to travel internationally; writing and speaking fluency in English; knowledge of Spanish is desirable. CIAT offers an internationally competitive salary paid in U.S. dollars and a benefits package . Application letter must include curriculum vitae, names and addresses (including telephone, fax a nd/or email numbers) of three professional referees to Dr. Rupert Best, Acting Deputy Dire ctor General, CIAT, A.A. 6713, Cali, Colombia, Fax 57/2/445-0273, Email [log in to unmask], until November 15, 1995.