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Please see herebelow a vacancy announcement from CIMMYT -- Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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From: THIERFELDER, Christian Lutz (CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) <[log in to unmask]>
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 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.
 
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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