The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Breeding, Crop Science, or Crop Improvement from a renowned university
  
• Previous working experience (at least 3 years) carrying out phenotyping work (experience with the LICOR)
  
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis R based tools and platforms (exposure to Musabase, Genstat, and or Fieldbook will be an advantage).
  
• Experience / Knowledge in crop irrigation scheduling for drought experiments or ability to learn quickly
  
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
  
• Ability to work independently and participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
  
• Ability to travel long distances and spend extended periods of time in the field.
  
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and core values.
  
• Precise, well-organized and structured work approach.
  
• Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, and accuracy. • Flexibility, and ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Results-oriented and an eager-to-learn attitude.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from different cultural and national backgrounds.