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Maize Breeder
CIMMYTMaize Breeder
Requirements
PhD in Plant Breeding or Genetics, 2+ years post-PhD experience in maize breeding, Experience with genomic selection and MAS, Knowledge of R, SAS, or Genstat, Data science and predictive modeling skills
Skills
Machine Learning
About the role
About the Company
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science.
Responsibilities
- Support maize breeding systems in Asia in alignment with Global breeding strategy
- Implement breeding pipelines using machine learning, genomic prediction, and GXEXM
- Design and implement MAS, genomic selection, haplotype tracking, and speed breeding
- Collaborate with teams on gene discovery and functional validation projects
- Implement breeder-focused dashboards and translate high-dimensional data into intuitive visuals
- Work with data science teams to deploy AI/ML models for trait prediction and parent selection
- Integrate physiological traits and agronomic management into predictive models
- Mentor early-career scientists and build institutional capacity with NARES partners
- Publish research in top-tier journals and guide large-scale proposals
Requirements
- PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience in maize breeding or tropical crop improvement
- Demonstrated success in deploying molecular and genomic tools in breeding pipelines
- Track record of using data-driven and predictive approaches for genetic gain
- Experience collaborating with NARES and cross-disciplinary teams
- Advanced understanding of MAS, Genomic Selection (GS), and QTL discovery
- Strong knowledge of breeding informatics, experimental design, and multi-environment trial analysis
- Practical knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning
- Proficiency in R, SAS, or Genstat preferred
- Excellent English communication skills
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
- Retirement plan contribution
- Relocation shipment assistance
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