Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences

Position ID:Cornell-DNS-POSTDOCNUTRGENOMICS [#17152, WDR-00024052]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Nutritional Genomics
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Epidemiology
Nutrition / Biological Sciences
Genetics
Public Health
Medicine (more...)
Appl Deadline:2021/03/05 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2020/10/16, finished 2021/05/05)
Position Description:    

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Cornell University

Division of Nutritional Sciences

Postdoctoral Associate Position in Nutritional Genomics

The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University seeks to fill an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Associate position in Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and a record of accomplishment in one or more of the following areas: nutritional sciences, biological sciences/genetics, computational biology, public health, epidemiology or medicine. This position is ideal for a candidate who is committed to a research-focused career in Nutrition and Genetics. Research will be conducted under the supervision Dr. Patricia A. Cassano in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and will include interactions with a  collaborative mentoring team comprised of investigators at Cornell University, RTI International and Boston University spanning expertise in nutrition, genetics, epidemiology, epigenetics and statistical genomics. Opportunities are available for professional development in teaching, grant writing, scientific communication, and leadership. This position is available beginning on December 1, 2020.

Qualified individuals must apply through Academic Jobs Online (AJO)
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17152 and must submit the following items:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. A Statement of Research Interests
  4. A Statement of Diversity
  5. Three Reference Letters (to be submitted through AJO by the reference writers)

Questions in advance of application should be directed to Professor Patricia A. Cassano at pac6@cornell.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 1 2020.





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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.nutrition.cornell.edu
 
Cornell University
Division of Nutritional Sciences
Savage Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853