Vacant Positions at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Duties and Responsibilities

Agronomy

• Design, implement, and oversee on-station and on-farm agronomic trials aligned with breeding and seed systems research objectives
• Optimize agronomic packages (plant population, nutrient management, water management, and cropping systems)
• Ensure standardized agronomic protocols and data quality across locations
• Monitor crop growth and field conditions, ensuring uniformity and trial integrity
• Maintain accurate agronomic records for all trials
• Analyze agronomic trial data and contribute to interpretation of G×E×M interactions.

Crop Physiology

• Identify and quantify key physiological traits associated with yield, stress tolerance, and resource-use efficiency
• Support phenotyping for drought, heat, nutrient stress, and other priority constraints through implementation of standardized phenotyping protocols across sites and seasons
• Integrate physiological trait data with agronomic and breeding datasets to inform varietal selection and targeting
• Conduct physiological experiments under field and controlled conditions (where applicable/necessary)

Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analytics

• Deploy and operate remote sensing tools such as UAVs/drones, handheld sensors, and proximal platforms for data collection, including processing, and analysis of imagery and sensor data
• Acquire & process imagery from satellites, drones, and aerial platforms
• Apply vegetation indices and spatial analytics for crop monitoring, stress detection, and trial quality assessment
• Integrate remote sensing and GIS data with field and physiological data for high-throughput phenotyping
• Produce spatial maps, dashboards, and visual products for technical reporting
• Mapping potential distribution area of various stresses, diseases and pests using environmental variables associated with their occurrence

 Integration, Capacity Building, and Reporting

• Synthesize agronomic, physiological, and remote sensing evidence into actionable recommendations
• Provide technical backstopping and training to partners, field teams, and national programs
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, and donor deliverables
• Support data documentation, reproducibility, and knowledge management

Requirements

• MSc in Agronomy/Crop Physiology & Remote Sensing
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in applied agricultural research
• Demonstrated experience integrating field trials, physiological measurements, and remote sensing data
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills (e.g., R, Python, GIS platforms, Google Earth Engine, ArcMap)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-location projects
• Prior engagement with international, CGIAR, NARS, or donor-funded programs is an advantage

Education, knowledge and experience

• MSc in Agronomy/Crop Physiology & Remote Sensing
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in applied agricultural research
• Demonstrated experience integrating field trials, physiological measurements, and remote sensing data
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills (e.g., R, Python, GIS platforms, Google Earth Engine, ArcMap)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-location projects
• Prior engagement with international, CGIAR, NARS, or donor-funded programs is an advantage

Deadline 10th July 2026.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Devise and conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments
• Process samples, and analyze data
• Communicate results to the responsible scientists through reports and presentations
• Collaborate with industry/academia in developing new techniques, practices or designing new research experiments.
• Present ongoing works and findings to colleagues within ICRISAT as well as in academic conferences.
• Carry out the necessary field component of research projects
• Teach and demonstrate relevant procedures to students and other trainees attached to the laboratory including other members of staff.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams across different local universities and research institutions
• Maintain a lab management information system, seamlessly keeping track of inventory, equipment and standards of operation.
• Ensure proper and responsible utilization of laboratory supplies and equipment by the laboratory team.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in biological sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
• Experience in design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping and trait discovery
• Knowledge of quantitative genetics.
• Some experience with R or Python programming for biology
• Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting, preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.

Education, knowledge and experience

• A Master’s degree in biological sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
• Experience in design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping and trait discovery
• Knowledge of quantitative genetics.
• Some experience with R or Python programming for biology
• Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting, preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently

Deadline 14th July 2026.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Lead contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration for grants, research agreements, procurement, leases, NDAs, Host Country Agreements, and related legal instruments to ensure legal soundness and timely operational support.
• Provide practical legal advice across multiple jurisdictions on corporate, regulatory, employment, tax, administrative, dispute, and other legal matters to support sound and compliant decision-making.
• Lead regional compliance support, including investigations, case management, reporting, and training, to strengthen adherence to internal policies and external legal requirements.
• Support regional departments and country operations with day-to-day legal guidance to enable compliant, risk-aware, and efficient implementation of institutional activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including data privacy, research ethics, health and safety, environmental, and other emerging compliance requirements, to protect CIMMYT’s interests.
• Coordinate with Headquarters and regional stakeholders on governance, policy interpretation, and institutional legal matters to ensure consistency and alignment across the region.
• Conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions and related documents, and improve legal tools and workflows to strengthen service delivery across the region.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) or related advanced legal qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience as in-house legal counsel or in a comparable legal role, preferably supporting regional or multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Strong experience in contracts, legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and risk management; experience in international non-profit, development, research, or agricultural research organizations is an advantage.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) or related advanced legal qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience as in-house legal counsel or in a comparable legal role, preferably supporting regional or multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Strong experience in contracts, legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and risk management; experience in international non-profit, development, research, or agricultural research organizations is an advantage.

Deadline 16th July 2026.