The recently established Crops for the Future Research Centre (CFFRC) is now recruiting researchers for several newly created positions (Research Theme Directors and Postdoctoral Research Fellows ) . This is also for international applicants and is a unique opportunity for those seeking a research job in the area of underutilised species.

There are 12 administrative positions offered by CFFRC as well as 10 research opportunities and with the University of Nottingham. The candidate should have interest in any of the five research themes to be developed at CFFRC: nutrition, processing and end-user value; economic and marketing potential – building value chains; physiology, agronomy and agro-ecological potential; biotechnology, breeding and seed systems; knowledge systems and modelling.

Closing date for enquiries will be on 26 August 2011 and the closing date for full applications will be 16 September 2011. International applicants are eligible for all the positions. For further details, please refer to this site or contact: email hidden; JavaScript is required and stating the position(s) in which you are interested.

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