Adjunct Scientist – Dryland Crops Improvement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Assist in executing CIMMYT research initiatives under the guidance of the host CIMMYT scientist.

• Foster collaboration by involving the host CIMMYT scientist in pertinent activities within their institutional research agenda.

• Contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere in a diverse work setting.

• Create joint research proposals.

• Engage in scientific publications and share research outcomes.

• Participate in relevant CIMMYT strategic and technical meetings.

• Take part in exchange visits, field activities, workshops, and scientific conferences, contingent on funding availability.

• Adhere to CIMMYT's applicable policies and procedures.

• Assist in producing technical reports from collaboratively executed activities, capturing achievements and lessons learned.

• Provide an exit report following the specified reporting format.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an active full-time employee of a National Agricultural Research Institution in one of the target countries.

• Requires institutional support and endorsement from the current employer.

• Holds a PhD in a relevant field obtained within the last decade, demonstrating an active research program and scientific contributions; alternatively, an MSc with 5–10 years of proven leadership experience in agricultural research, including managing research projects, programs, or technical initiatives.

• Must exhibit strong scientific potential and a commitment to collaborative research.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Possesses expertise in a relevant domain such as crop breeding, seed systems, socioeconomics, data science, agronomy, or related fields.

🏝️ Benefits

• A part-time affiliation with CIMMYT for one year, with the option to renew for a second year based on performance, continued mutual benefit, and available funding.

• A monthly gross allowance of USD 1,000 to supplement the scientist's institutional salary.

• Opportunities for collaboration on research, publications, proposal development, and regional initiatives.

• Involvement in scientific meetings, exchange visits, and professional networking events.

• Coverage for travel and related expenses for CIMMYT-approved activities.

• Suitable health and life insurance coverage, where applicable.