MSc Research Student – Digital Phenotyping at CIMMYT: Remote Research Opportunity | USD 100 Monthly Stipend | Apply Now

Overview

This part-time research placement places a motivated postgraduate student within CIMMYT to support ongoing projects in the Breeding and Innovation Services group. The participant works alongside international research teams and the Global Shared Services group to evaluate digital phenotyping technologies utilized across crop breeding programmes. The primary focus involves assessing the effectiveness, financial cost, scalability, and long-term sustainability of tools such as drones, satellites, rovers, and handheld devices.

The main output of the assignment is a strategic assessment report detailing tool adoption and long-term sustainability pathways. The participant also reviews standard operating procedures, identifies implementation gaps, recommends improvements, and assists in developing key performance indicators to measure the efficiency of different phenotyping approaches.

Who can apply

The opportunity suits postgraduate students with an interest in digital agriculture, plant breeding, data analysis, and agricultural technology who want to connect scientific research with service delivery. Applicants must possess experience with phenotyping or image analysis tools. Background knowledge in business case development and service deployment serves as an advantage.

What you get

The successful candidate receives a monthly stipend of USD 100. The role provides practical experience in technology evaluation, data analysis, and technical reporting while enabling multidisciplinary collaboration and professional networking with global research teams within international CGIAR breeding programmes.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate motivation for digital agriculture and scientific research alongside direct experience using phenotyping or image analysis tools.