Crop Improvement Intern

hace 1 día

Lima, Perú International Potato Center - CGIAR A tiempo completo

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an undergraduate intern to perform as an active member of the Crop Improvement Team contributing under the purple corn project.

 

The position: This position will be based in HQ-Lima, Peru and will report directly to the Crop Improvement Science Goal. The objective of this internship is to support and receive training in purple corn genetic analyses. The intern will report to the Associate Scientist leading this project.

 

Training activities:

  •        Support genomic data processing and quality assessment workflows.
  •        Assist in analyzing genetic diversity, relatedness, and population structure in a purple corn germplasm collection.
  •        Contribute to comparing different sampling and bulk-based strategies for genotype characterization.
  •        Generate clear summaries, visualizations, and reports for internal research teams.
  •        Participate in regular meetings, document progress, and support collaborative research activities.
Requirements

What are we looking for?

  •        Student of biology, genetics, plant breeding, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields.
  •        Familiarity with genomic datasets (VCF, SNP matrices) and common population genetics analyses.
  •        Basic experience with R or Python for data analysis and visualization.
  •        Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with large datasets.
  •        Good communication skills and willingness to learn new tools and methods.
  •        Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
  •        Good written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  •        Flexible interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  •        Available to work at least 30 hours per week.
Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

·       CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

  • CIP provides the opportunity to work in a prestigious international organization.
  • Excellent working environment.
  • In and out buses for different routes in Lima
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage.
  • 6 month-term agreements.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

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