IRS26257 Associate Scientist, Genome Editing (Internationally Recruited)

CIMMYT
📍 Texcoco, State of Mexico, Mexico 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. For more information, visit: cimmyt.org

 CIMMYT seeks a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to its Genome Editing (GE) Platform for target crops within biotechnology research programs. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team working on genome editing for multiple traits across crops such as maize, wheat, groundnut,...

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Job Details

  • Location Texcoco, State of Mexico
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date June 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 18, 2026