Academic Job Description
Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology Section
Postdoctoral Associate
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
Position Function
This postdoctoral associate position is funded through the NIFA-USDA to conduct research on the ecological, chemical, and the molecular mechanisms that mediate in soil-microbe-plant-insect interactions in Ithaca, NY. Specific duties will include: (1) gather and merge existing data from lab and literature; (2) complete experiments and synthesize data; (3) prepare monthly and yearly updates for funding agency; (4) contribute to lab duties and maintenance of lab safety; (5) complete manuscripts for peer review. The position also includes assistance in initiating new research into the topics described above. Tasks include writing grant proposals, project management, and scientific articles. The post-doc is expected to assist with extension and outreach duties through participation in undergraduate research, farmer/public engagement events/webinars and through presentations at conferences.
Anticipated Division of Time
Lab research 63% Computer research 15% Field Research 7% Writing 15%
Requirements
Required:
- PhD in Plant Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or a related field.
- Experience working with plants as part of their PhD project.
- Enthusiastic, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to work with diverse teams.
- Aptitude for organization and multitasking, capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience and willingness to mentor early career scientists, including graduate and undergraduate students.
Preferred:
- Experience in successful grant writing
- Experience in leadership and/or management
Supervision Exercised
This position may supervise students. This position may hire, fire, supervise, and perform performance dialogues for undergraduate students and technical staff. This position will mentor and/or train undergraduate students, graduate students, and technical staff.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30026 ).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring range for this title is $61,008 annually.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Life. Changing.
Pay Range:
$61,008.00 - $87,000.00
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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