Post-Doctoral Fellow, Wheat Breeding

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative hybrid wheat breeding strategies to accelerate genetic gain for yield, stress tolerance, and grain quality.
• Apply novel breeding methodologies, including heterotic grouping, rapid cycling, and genomic/phenotypic selection.
• Contribute to phenotypic and genotypic data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in wheat pathology, quality, molecular biology, and biometrics.
• Support capacity development activities and training for partners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• Synthesize and present scientific findings through reports and publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Recent PhD in plant breeding or genetics.
• Experience in cereal hybrid breeding systems (wheat breeding experience is highly desirable).
• Strong statistical skills and expertise in data management, electronic data collection, and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research in reputable journals and present at scientific forums.
• Fluency in English (written and oral); knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Initial fixed-term contract for three years.
• 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 contributions and relocation assistance.

About the Company

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving global food security challenges. We focus on improving the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems for essential cereals like maize and wheat through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South.