Position ID: | Cornell-Department of Global Development-POSTDOC [#21777, WDR-00031388] |
Position Title: | Post Doctoral Associate |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Agricultural Economics Human Factors Development Economics |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/06/30 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: |
Job Description Postdoctoral Associate – Global livestock datasets for environmental and economic analyses Department of Global Development College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences Cornell University Ithaca, NY The College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and
home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and
staff. 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: natural and human systems; food,
energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic
well-being. CALS
is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments
and their communities both in New York state and around the world. 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. Cornell's Food Systems & Global Change (FSGC) team is a part of the Department of Global Development, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and focuses on increasing the sustainability of food systems for the benefit of humans and ecosystems. We work in the areas of sustainable intensification of agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, livestock systems, and healthy and sustainable diets, providing analysis and insights aimed at helping to shape the decision-making process at all relevant levels. As good decisions rely on good data, we are developing a global dataset of livestock production systems, their requirements, and impacts, and we are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral associate that excels in programming for large data sets. Position Function The postdoctoral associate
will contribute to the development of a global, high-resolution, spatially
explicit, dataset of biomass use, production, feed efficiencies, and greenhouse
gas emissions of animal production systems. The work would include collecting,
processing, structuring and harmonizing data, as well as developing tools to
ensure the dataset is easily updatable and accessed, and ensuring good
documentation. This project is a collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and is funded by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability’s strategic partnership with EDF. There may also be
opportunities to collaborate with the FSGC team’s other related projects and to
develop independently-driven projects. Responsibilities Data engineering, storage, retrieval Very large-scale data mining and analysis Developing a harmonized dataset to other global data products Use best-practices for reproducible coding Draft manuscripts and publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals Present results at conferences and seminars Responsibilities Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or related disciplines Experience with large data sets and data management Proficiency with R or Python, familiarity with modeling software like GAMS is highly valuable Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team Strong analytic and written communication skills This is a 12-month, full-time appointment with a potential for renewal contingent on available funding and satisfactory performance. This position is anticipated to start in the summer of 2022. To Apply: visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21777 to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
contact information for three references, a research statement, and statement
of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion.
If you have any
questions regarding this posting, please contact Prof. Mario Herrero (mh2258@cornell.edu). § Employment Assistance: 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 Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting. 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. |