Lead Discovery Research & Transdisciplinary Innovation

CIMMYT

Ciudad de México

On-site

MXN 1,800,000 - 2,600,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Health insurance

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Job summary

CIMMYT seeks an Associate Program Director, SAS Discovery Research to lead multidisciplinary science programs spanning agronomy, climate, economics, and social perspectives. The role drives scientific leadership, transdisciplinary project design, and partnerships with national research systems and universities.

The post holder will oversee portfolio development, mentoring, and cross-cutting initiatives to advance productive, inclusive, climate-resilient agrifood systems worldwide.

Qualifications

PhD in crop science, agronomy, soil science, agroecology, environmental or climate science, agricultural or development economics, sustainable development or a related field.
At least 10 years of distinguished international research leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Define and oversee the SAS Discovery research strategy and portfolio.
Lead transdisciplinary research integrating agronomy, soil, climate, economics, and social perspectives.
Ensure scientific quality, research ethics, data integrity and open science.
Oversee donor engagement, competitive proposals and budget oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Transdisciplinary research

Donor engagement

Education

PhD in crop science or related field

Job description

The post holder will oversee portfolio development, mentoring, and cross-cutting initiatives to advance productive, inclusive, climate-resilient agrifood systems worldwide.

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