Cornell University, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
finished (2023/09/26, finished 2024/08/28, listed until 2024/08/31)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Community: The Li Lab is interested in elucidating complex plant natural product biosynthetic pathways and developing genetic circuits using synthetic biology in yeast and plants. The lab uses a combination of synthetic biology, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, metabolic engineering, and multi-omics approaches. In the Li Lab, we are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment where all lab members can thrive. We are a highly collaborative group. We work closely with engineers and plant scientists to understand the complicated plant metabolism using engineering approaches. Several of our projects are funded through the National Institutes of Health, Cornell’s Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA: https://digitalagriculture.cornell.edu/), the NSF Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS: https://digitalagriculture.cornell.edu/cropps/), and Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing. The postdoctoral scholar will be encouraged to engage in cross-disciplinary research through these communities.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 a variety of criteria, including prior relevant work, qualifications, and unique applicable skills.
To apply, application materials must be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25930.
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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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
Further Info:
Cornell University
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Ithaca, NY 14853