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Postdoctoral Associate Position in the Baker Institute for Animal Health
Travis/Cohen labs
College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines—global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
A post-doctoral associate position is available in the lab of Drs. Roy Cohen and Alexander Travis. The successful candidate will use multidisciplinary approaches including cell and molecular biology, enzyme biochemistry and nanotechnology to develop an innovative platform for a rapid point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic technology.
The successful candidate will join our fast-paced collaborative team to execute sophisticated biological experiments, towards the development and production enzyme-based, ultra-rapid diagnostic tests to be utilized in a series of studies regarding stroke, head injuries (stroke and concussion) and cancer.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in related fields. Strong technical background in biochemistry, enzymology, assay development, and/or recombinant protein production. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for participating in our multi-disciplinary team. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a team are required.
Full-time, two year appointment (renewed annually) with possible extension depending on funding and performance.
If you are interested in applying to join our team, please send a cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three reference. All application materials should be submitted electronically throughhttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22304.
For more information, please contact Dr. Roy Cohen at roy.cohen@cornell.edu.
Pay Range:
$54,840.00 - $75,000.00
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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