General Research Assistant

Description

Job Summary: CIMMYT seeks a dynamic and innovative General Research Assistant to support all stages of the agricultural research cycle—from planting through harvest and related activities. Key Highlights: 1. Support the full agricultural research cycle 2. Hands-on work in fields and greenhouses 3. No prior experience required; strong manual dexterity preferred CIMMYT is a pioneering, non-profit international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It aims to enhance the quantity, quality, and reliability of staple cereal production systems—including maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millet, and associated crops—through applied agricultural science, especially in the Global South, by building strong partnerships. This combined approach improves livelihoods and resilience for millions of resource-poor farmers while advancing a more productive, inclusive, and climate-resilient agri-food system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center—a global research partnership for a food-secure future—committed to reducing poverty, improving food and nutrition security, and enhancing natural resources. For more information, visit www.cimmyt.org CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, innovative, proactive, and self-motivated individual for the position of **General Research Assistant**, to support research activities across key stages of the research cycle—including planting, harvesting, and related tasks. The selected candidate will work at one of our Experimental Stations located in **Texcoco, San Sebastian\- Metepec, Agua Fria\- Puebla, and Ciudad Obregón**. This position is temporary. **Main Responsibilities:** * Assist in seed cleaning. * Assist in preparing materials required for planting. * Assist in preparing soils for fields or greenhouses. * Assist in planting assigned seeds to the Unit (using machinery and/or manually). * Assist in planting materials in fields or greenhouses. * Assist in protecting planted seeds or crops (e.g., scaring away birds with slingshots or whips, or deterring other rodents that may damage crops). * Assist in installing irrigation equipment. * Assist in performing crosses (emasculations and/or pollinations) as directed by the immediate supervisor. * Assist in pollination and earing of crops. * Assist in harvesting Unit materials (using machinery and/or manually). * Assist in shelling, threshing, or cleaning harvested materials (using appropriate machinery for the activity). * Assist in grinding materials. * Assist in preparing materials for seed separation and identification (envelopes, bags, labels). * Assist in updating seed inventory records. * Assist in identifying and classifying materials. * Assist in shelling, cleaning, weighing, and packaging seeds into envelopes or containers. * Assist in cleaning green areas or common spaces to help maintain Station facilities in good condition. * Perform any other support tasks required by the Unit, as instructed by the immediate supervisor. **Requirements** * Minimum education level: primary school. * No prior experience required; however, having experience would be advantageous. * The incumbent must possess strong manual dexterity and initiative. * The selected candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: Critical thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Customer orientation. **Benefits** CIMMYT offers a compensation package compliant with Mexican labor laws and supports continuous professional development.