Cornell University, Department of Food Science

Position ID:Cornell-Food-GFS [#23437, WDR-00034035]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Global Food Safety; Department of Food Science; Ithaca, New York
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Food Safety / Food Safety
Appl Deadline:2022/11/30 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2022/10/25, finished 2023/06/01, listed until 2022/11/30)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Postdoctoral Associate, Global Food Safety
Department of Food Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) 
Cornell University Ithaca, New York 

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. 
 
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. 

Position Function 
 
This position will support the mission of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety (FSIL). The incumbent will provide technical support to FSIL research projects, develop proposals and research projects related to emerging global food safety topics, and support FSIL’s communication and knowledge sharing efforts. 
 
The incumbent will collaborate with FSIL’s director and associate director to oversee the technical activities of research projects, which may include travel to research implementation sites, engagement in research team meetings, evaluation of lab safety protocols, and review of data and manuscripts. The individual will also contribute to the FSIL research portfolio by developing research proposals, designing small projects to address emerging food safety topics, and writing review papers. The incumbent is also expected to contribute to the technical design and ideation of webinars, blog posts, and other communication products. 

This is a full-time position and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a 1-year appointment with possible extension. Future possible extensions depend on funding and performance.
 
Anticipated Division of Time 
Specific position responsibilities include (i) provide scientific support to projects funded by FSIL (30%); (ii) engage in research on global food safety, including data analyses (30%); (iii) assist with emerging FSIL program needs (30%); and (iv) contribute to FSIL communications efforts (10%).

 Project Scientific Support (30%) 
  • Participate in meetings with project teams and monitor in-country research activities as needed 
  • Provide technical reviews of data generated by projects
  • Support researchers with statistical analyses 
  • Review lab SOPs and safety protocols
  • Engage in technical writing and review of manuscripts 
 Food Safety Research (30%) 
  • Develop research proposals 
  • Design and implement small research projects on emerging global food safety topics 
  • Research and write review papers, white papers, and other documents to support and promote Food Safety Innovation Lab priorities 
Assist with emerging FSIL program needs (30%)
  • Stay apprised of international food safety research, programming, and opportunities 
  • Network with individuals and organizations that have food safety and food security interests that are aligned with FSIL programming
  • Develop research proposals 
  • Develop resources (webinars, fact sheets, etc.) to scale up the impact of FSIL research project results on food safety practices and policies
 Communications (10%) 
  • Technical design, ideation, and participation in webinars 
  • Non-technical writing, including blog posts, fact sheets, and other communications products

Requirements
  • Ph.D. in food or dairy science, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics or related fields and experience in molecular biology, bacterial genetics, pathogenic bacteriology and/or food microbiology. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent microbiology and molecular biology skills; quantitative and statistics skills.
  • Experience in food safety and food microbiology. 
  • Interest in global food safety research and outreach. 
  • A valid NYS driver’s license is also required. 
Supervision 
Direction will be received from Dr. Randy Worobo, Professor. 
 
Supervision Exercised 
Functional supervision may be exercised over graduate and undergraduate students involved in FSIL activities. 
 
To apply: 
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23437). 
 
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website. 

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. 

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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:
foodscience.cals.cornell.edu
email address
 
Department of Food Science
M10 Stocking Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853