Research Associate: Field & Lab Agriculture Research

CIMMYT; Texcoco de Mora; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

IMSS / Infonavit benefits

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Associate roster position to join diverse research teams across maize, wheat, and related crops. The role covers field, laboratory, and data work supporting CIMMYT research programs in Mexico.

Entry to senior levels vary by discipline, with responsibilities including supervising staff, developing methodologies, and contributing to scientific outputs. A Master’s degree is preferred for higher levels and experience requirements range from 3 to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Plant Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Engineering or related disciplines.
• Master's degree preferred or required for Research Associate and Senior Research Associate positions, depending on the specialization.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant research experience at entry level, typically 4–5 years at mid-tier and 8+ years at Senior Research Associate level.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage and monitor field trials, nurseries and laboratory experiments following CIMMYT research protocols and quality standards.
• Design and implement research methodologies and field or laboratory measurement techniques, including the use of specialized equipment.
• Maintain and operate research equipment and materials, including germplasm, pathogen cultures and soil-testing kits, as relevant to the discipline.
• Support or lead household, farm and market surveys, interviews, focus groups and other primary data collection activities.
• Collect, manage and analyze research data, including database management, statistical analysis and preparation of research progress reports.
• Coordinate on-farm research with partners, farmers and project teams, including stakeholder meetings, field days and collaboration with research institutions.
• Train, guide and supervise field or laboratory staff, research partners and students, with increasing responsibility at senior levels.
• Contribute to technical reports, scientific manuscripts and donor reporting, including lead or co-authorship of publications at senior levels.
• Manage research assets, inventories and supplies, and support timely procurement and project implementation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), research quality standards and occupational health and safety requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plant Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CIMMYT is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Associate roster position to join diverse research teams across maize, wheat, and related crops. The role covers field, laboratory, and data work supporting CIMMYT research programs in Mexico.

Entry to senior levels vary by discipline, with responsibilities including supervising staff, developing methodologies, and contributing to scientific outputs. A Master’s degree is preferred for higher levels and experience requirements range from 3 to