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Cornell University, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Position ID:
Cornell-CEE-POSTDOC_LIVINGMATTER [#27601, GiomettoPD_]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853-3501, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Civil and Environmental Engineering / Environmental Engineering
Environmental
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/05/03)
Position Description:
   

Postdoc Position in Physics of Evolving Living Matter

Assistant Professor Andrea Giometto’s Physics of Evolving Living Matter research group within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University seeks a postdoctoral associate. The position is for three years, pending satisfactory performance. A competitive salary is offered.

The position is open to candidates who are interested in studying how physical constraints affect the evolution of extreme cell sizes in the model eukaryote Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and in pursuing a combination of theory and experiments, the relative weight of which will depend on the candidate’s background and interests. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in the lab in Biological Physics, Cell Biology, Soft or Active Matter Physics, or experimental Microbiology and Evolution, and hold a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields by early 2024. Most importantly, the ideal candidate should be passionate about research at the interface of Physics and Biology and to be part of a collaborative lab environment. Applications from a broad range of candidates are encouraged, please reach out to giometto@cornell.edu if you need additional information.

The postdoctoral scholar will be based at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, and will collaborate extensively with the Genome Maintenance and Evolution group (PI: Marco Fumasoni) at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência in Lisbon, Portugal. This project is funded by the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP). The position(s) will initially be available for one year with a potential renewal for two or more years.

Additional websites to view: Physics of Evolving Living Matter group: giometto.cee.cornell.edu Genome Maintenance and Evolution group: fumalab.github.io

Pay Ranges: The successful candidate will be offered a Postdoctoral Associate position for 12 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability. The hiring offer range for this position is $56,484 to $80,000 depending on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

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 • Unique applicable skills.

To apply: Application materials must be submitted on-line through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27601

Through this website, applicants are to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for at least three references. The successful applicant anticipated hire date is available immediately, and starting date can be flexible. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to cee_search@cornell.edu or directly to giometto@cornell.edu for any further information.

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EEO Statement:

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 from 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:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three publications or manuscripts
  • Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.cee.cornell.edu/
email address
 
220 Hollister Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-3501