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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
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Candidates must apply online for IRS22123_ Post-Doctoral
Fellow – Cropping Systems Agronomist.
Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Friday, May 20th, 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]
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
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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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