Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.
New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.
For additional information on Cornell’s Vaccination Compliance Program click here.
A multi-institutional postdoc position in Female Reproductive Aging is available in the laboratories of Dr. Ned Place at Cornell University, Dr. Francesca Duncan at Northwestern University and Dr. Michele Pritchard at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Drs. Place, Duncan and Pritchard are Co-PIs on an NSF-funded project that is meant to determine whether an inducible transgene from the naked mole-rat (NMR) attenuates aging-associated declines in ovarian and reproductive function in mice. The project also involves complementary investigations of ovaries from naked mole-rats themselves, which are exceptional in that females of this diminutive rodent demonstrate no aging-related declines in fertility and fecundity into their 3rd decade of life! The postdoc will benefit from a diversity of perspectives and training experiences in each of the Co-PIs’ labs. Our principal areas of interest for this project are increased ovarian stromal fibrosis, inflammation and stiffness that occur with aging and whether the NMR transgene attenuates these changes and results in improved fertility and fecundity in nmrHas2 mouse. This NMR-transgenic mouse produces a very high molecular mass form of hyaluronan (vHMM-HA), a key component of the extracellular matrix (ECM), and nmrHas2 mice exhibit much-improved overall health at advanced ages. Direct effects of vHMM-HA on ovarian structure and function in the context of aging, as well as indirect effects via the modulation of the NRF2 cytoprotective pathway, are the mechanisms that will be the focus of our investigations.
Whereas Cornell University will be the funding institution for the successful candidate, the postdoc will actually perform the vast majority of their research at Northwestern University and University of Kanas Medical Center in blocks of time lasting 6-12 months at each institution. The anticipated duration of the postdoc position is approximately 2 years.
The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a background in female reproductive biology, be enthusiastic and eager to learn, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Ned Place, njp27@cornell.edu.
Prospective candidates should upload their application materials (a one page cover letter that includes areas of interest and career goals, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references) to AJO job number https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22106. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately. For assistance with AJO contact, cmc452@cornell.edu.
Cornell University is an internationally renowned research institution, and Ithaca is a beautiful and vibrant small city in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York – "Ithaca is Gorges" refers to the many gorges in and around Ithaca. Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Employment Assistance:
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.
Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.
Notice to Applicants:
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
2022-08-15-07:00Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.