Research Director for Climate Resilient Cereals

The Research Director for Climate Resilient Cereals at beBee Careers will manage the U.S. Government funded Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab. Responsibilities include overseeing international research collaborations, ensuring alignment with the lab's mission, and facilitating partnerships. The role focuses on enhancing climate-resilient cereal breeding systems in countries like Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Senegal, with no specific degree requirements mentioned.
Job Description

The role of the Director is to oversee the U.S. Government funded Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab (CRCIL). This involves managing international research collaborations aimed at enhancing climate-resilient cereal breeding systems.

About CRCIL

CRCIL's mission is to advance climate-resilient cereal breeding systems in several countries, leveraging cutting-edge agricultural science to address local needs and preferences. Research focuses on enhancing germplasm for sorghum, millet, wheat, and rice in target countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Senegal.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Ensure CRCIL's research and engagement outcomes align with its mission.
• Serve as a principal contact for the program.
• Represent CRCIL publicly to the research communities and stakeholders.
• Oversee program planning, activity coordination, reporting, and evaluation.
• Facilitate cross-learning and collaboration between internal and external partners.
• Manage the integration of Associate Awards and buy-ins into the existing Innovation Lab.