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Post-Doctoral Associate
Department of Food Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ithaca, NY
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at 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.
Applications are sought for a postdoctoral associate position in the Goddard Research Group, Cornell University, Department of Food Sciences, Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Lab.
Position Function
The postdoctoral associate will conduct research on immobilized enzyme system design for food and agriculture applications, including bioconjugation chemistry, enzyme engineering, expression, purification, and characterization to perform in. The post-doctoral associate will utilize techniques such as: computational and experimental rational design, plasmid construction, analysis of Sanger and Whole Genome sequence data, transformation of vectors into expression systems, Western blot and other characterization methods of engineered proteins. The scientist will also design methods to immobilize enzymes and characterize their performance under conditions of intended use. The scientist is also expected to write manuscripts for publications which detail the findings of the research. The postdoc will be expected to perform in a high-paced, creative, inclusive, and team-oriented research environment.
Anticipated Division of Time
The scientist is expected to spend 100% of their time in enzyme engineering research related to upcycling waste streams and associated lab support activities. The tasks include conducting independent research, leading and advising junior scientists in the lab, writing results into peer-reviewed publications or patent applications, supporting grant writing, and designing new experimental methods.
Supervision Exercised
The scientist will report directly to Professor Goddard and provide support to the current Lab Manager in maintaining a safe, inclusive education environment for lab members, including supporting equipment management and trainings. The scientist will be co-advised in part by our collaborator Professor Nugen. As part of their day-to-day lab duties, the scientist is expected to supervise and advise a team consisting of graduate and undergraduate students. This supervision includes assistance with protocols, adherence to safety standards, experimental design, execution, and interpretation of results.
Required Qualifications:
Application Materials Required:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV (including lists of publications) a brief (1-2 pages) description of research interests and qualifications related to this position, contact information (names and email addresses) for academic references (up to 3) and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion
Logistics:
Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Start Date: TBD
Application Deadline: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Length of Appointment: 1 year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds
Time Commitment: Full time
Contact Information:
Dr. Julie Goddard (goddard@cornell.edu), Cornell University Department of Food Sciences, Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
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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