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Dear Subscribers,
Please see herebelow a vacancy announcement from CIMMYT -- Post-Doctoral
Fellow - Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare,
Zimbabwe.
Apologies for any cross-posting.
*Amir Kassam *
*Moderator*
*Global CA-CoP*
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From: THIERFELDER, Christian Lutz (CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) <[log in to unmask]
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Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 at 04:19
Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: IRS22123 - Post-Doctoral Fellow -
Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe)
To: THIERFELDER, Christian Lutz (CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) <[log in to unmask]>
Dear All,
I took the liberty to forward you this job advert for an Agronomist with
CIMMYT.
I hope all of you are well!
With kind regards,
Christian
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*From:* PÉREZ PÉREZ, Ricardo (CIMMYT) <[log in to unmask]>
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 20, 2022 9:25 PM
*Subject:* Vacancy Announcement: IRS22123 - Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cropping
Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe)
*Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cropping Systems Agronomist*
*(**IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe**)*
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish
acronym, CIMMYT®, is not-for-profit agricultural research for development
organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our
website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated PDF Cropping Systems
Agronomist, to work in the Sustainable Agrifood Systems program.
The position will be based at CIMMYT office in Harare, Zimbabwe.
*Specific duties:*
- Work closely with CIMMYT staff and supervise the day-to-day management
of agronomic research programs focused on sustainable intensification in
southern Africa.
- Oversee and monitor the management of high-quality long-term trials,
both on-station and on-farm, to study effects on system productivity, soil
quality, water and nutrient use efficiencies, and pest and disease dynamics.
- Install, manage, and supervise state of the art soil-, water- and
plant monitoring equipment and tools.
- Spearhead data synthesis and analysis from large available dataset
from regional conservation agriculture long-term trials.
- Provide practical training to local researchers and extension agents
on managing agronomic research programs including promotion and research
backstopping for the effective adoption of improved and more sustainable
cropping systems.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with diverse actors, including
national agricultural research programs and advanced research institutes,
so that expertise and advanced technologies from the latter reach farmers'
fields.
- Assist in surveys, farmer-to-farmer exchange, and study tours to
facilitate widespread adoption of sustainable intensification technologies.
- Communicate research results to diverse audiences, including
scientists, change agents, policy makers, the media, and farmers.
- Help develop new SI initiatives in the region and elsewhere.
*Vacancy Ad*
Candidates must *apply online*
<https://cimmytrecruitment.wufoo.com/forms/irs22123_pdf-cropping-systems-agronomist/>
for
*IRS22123_* *Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cropping Systems Agronomist.*
Screening and follow up of applications will begin on *Friday**, May 20**th**,
2022. *Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete
applications will not be taken into consideration. For further information
on the selection process, please contact Yessica Castillo, at
*[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>
*Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**. *
*This position will remain open until filled.*
*CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work
environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for
diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.*
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