🛰️ #StudyTuesdays | CIMMYT, the international maize and wheat research organisation, is looking for an MSc Research Student in digital phenotyping to join its Breeding and Innovation Services group, remotely and part-time.

🌍 What CIMMYT is doing: CIMMYT works to improve cereal production systems, including maize, wheat, sorghum and millets, through applied agricultural science, especially in the Global South, building more productive, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems within planetary boundaries.

💼 In this placement, you’d:
🚁 Assess digital phenotyping tools used across CGIAR breeding programmes, including drones, satellites, rovers and handheld devices
💰 Carry out a cost analysis of these tools to judge their value, scalability and sustainability
📊 Help develop key performance indicators to measure how well digital phenotyping works
📑 Review standard operating procedures and identify gaps
📝 Write a strategic report on adopting and scaling digital phenotyping tools

📋 Strong fit if you have:
✅ Experience with phenotyping or image analysis tools
✅ Interest in a career linking scientific research and service delivery
⭐ Experience in business case development or service deployment is an advantage

🎁 What you’ll gain: Mentoring from leading experts in digital agriculture and plant breeding, exposure to international CGIAR breeding programmes, and skills in data analysis, technology evaluation and technical reporting.

💚 IMVELO Impact: Drones and satellites can help breeders develop better crops faster. Knowing which tools deliver real value helps get improved varieties to farmers sooner.

📍 Location: Remote
⏳ Type: Part-time research placement
💰 Stipend: US$100 per month
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🔗  https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/3710CB916B/

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