Associate Scientist, Genome Editing

Responsibilities

• Design and develop genome editing constructs using CRISPR-Cas and related systems
• Generate transient and stable edited lines using Agrobacterium-mediated and biolistic transformation
• Analyze edited events using molecular and sequencing tools
• Apply sgRNA libraries for genome-wide editing studies
• Contribute to protocol optimization, phenotyping, proposal writing, and manuscript preparation
• Present and publish research findings in high-impact journals
• Supervise and mentor students and visiting scientists

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• 2–3 years of postdoctoral experience in plant molecular biology with peer-reviewed publications
• Proven expertise in plant genome editing, molecular construct engineering, plant transformation, and tissue culture
• Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools related to genome editing
• Strong scientific writing, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tissue culture-free genome editing and nuclease engineering
• Hands-on expertise in transformation and tissue culture of at least one CIMMYT target crop (maize, wheat, groundnut, pearl millet, or sorghum)

Benefits

• Internationally competitive salary
• Housing allowance and car
• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Assistance for children’s education
• Paid vacation and annual home travel airfare
• Contribution to a retirement plan
• Generous assistance with relocation shipment

About the Company

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. We work to foster improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems for basic cereals like maize and wheat through applied agricultural science, enhancing the resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers globally.