This position is based at CIMMYT Kenya Office, located in Nairobi.
Specific duties:
Contribute to the research on wheat rust resistance and pathology with emphasis on stem rust.
Support phenotyping of resistance to wheat rusts and other diseases in field and greenhouse.
Assist in the selection of breeding materials.
Contribute to training activities and interaction with visitors.
Provide support to the development of project proposals and reports.
Write various publications for scientific and peer reviewed journals.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor,
Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes::
A recent Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or Pathology of wheat or other cereals.
Experience with handling rust pathogens in the greenhouse and field.
Experience with molecular markers and genetic mapping in wheat or other cereals and the statistical and biometrical packages to analyze them.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Established publications in peer reviewed international journals.
Strong interest in international agricultural research and development.
Competencies:
Teamwork
Multicultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Achievement Orientation
Innovation and Creativity
Communication
