International Potato Center (CIP)

Molecular Breeding Scientist (TYSP)

International Potato Center (CIP)  •  Beijing, CN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


The Molecular Breeding Scientist will contribute to the development of novel genetic transformation systems for vegetatively propagated crops, primarily potato and sweetpotato, and to obtaining foreign-DNA-free gene-edited materials of these crops.


Requirements


  • International background: Be a national of a country participating in the Belt and Road Initiative or another developing country.

  • Professional experience: Have formal employment experience in the above-mentioned countries and be engaged in scientific research.
    The candidate should hold a doctoral degree or have more than 5 years of scientific research work experience.

  • The candidate should demonstrate a relatively high scientific research level or potential.
    The candidate should be younger than 45 years old, calculated as of the date of applying for the job position, and be in good health.

  • Good English or excellent Chinese language communication skills.
    Able to work full-time in China.

  • Able to comply with Chinese laws, regulations and other relevant rules.

  • Experience in foreign-DNA-free gene editing and in creating foreign-DNA-free genetic materials.
International Potato Center (CIP)

About International Potato Center (CIP)

The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers.

It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Lima, PE
Year Founded
1971
Website
cipotato.org
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