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CIMMYT

Maize and wheat genetic improvement center

Greenhouse Assistant

Life Sciences ResearchUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeToluca, State of Mexico, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience and knowledge in wheat crossing activities and agronomic management under accelerated breeding conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Support genetic improvement and agronomic management activities for trials and nurseries established in greenhouses.
  • Clean and sanitize greenhouses and work equipment, and prepare substrates in pots or trays according to the sowing plan.
  • Support the establishment of trials and nurseries in screen houses and greenhouses for accelerated breeding.
  • Support agronomic management of accelerated-breeding trials in greenhouses and screen houses.
  • Support irrigation using irrigation systems or manual watering as needed.
  • Support manual fertilization, weed control in screen houses, and application of treatments.
  • Collect plant-tissue samples for selection using genetic markers in nurseries established in screen houses and for other genotyping projects in greenhouses or in the field.
  • Perform simple crosses, backcrosses, double crosses, and hybridizations, including emasculation and pollination of plants in screen houses and greenhouses according to the breeding plan.
  • Report any abnormal situation arising during assigned activities to the supervisor for prompt correction.
  • Perform other activities assigned by the immediate supervisor.

About the Company

CIMMYT

Maize and wheat genetic improvement center

CIMMYT is the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center that conducts crop research and capacity building to improve maize and wheat yields and livelihoods. Its work spans germplasm and crop research (maize and wheat), socioeconomics, sustainable intensification, and capacity building, funded through CGIAR and partners. Its products include improved seed, data and research outputs, and capacity-building services, delivered via seed orders, data repositories, and knowledge platforms. The center differentiates itself through a global network focused on maize and wheat improvements, combining genetics, agronomy, and socioeconomic analysis to support smallholder farmers and food security. The goal is to advance science-based solutions to boost productivity, resilience, and nutrition across regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$750K
Headquarters
Brazil
Founded
1966

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