Cornell University, Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health

Position ID:
Cornell-Cornell-CPNH--ASTASCRESPROF [#32079, WDR-000]
Position Title: 
Assistant or Associate Research Professor, CPNH
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14850, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Biology / Computational biology
Nutrition
Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Epidemiology
Bioinformatics
Salary Range:
$58,300 to $166,800
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/05/21, updated 2026/05/18, listed until 2026/11/18)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Assistant or Associate Research Professors
Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
Cornell University

 

The Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health focuses on intersection of artificial intelligence, technology, and nutrition to enhance population health. By leveraging Cornell’s expertise in AI and technological innovation, the center works to develop personalized nutrition guidance and inform population-level policymaking. The center prioritizes bridging academic research with practical applications to make meaningful contributions to the field of nutritional science, health, and policy. Its mission is to drive innovative, impactful research while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that benefit both individual and public health outcomes.

The Assistant or Associate Research Professor will lead and participate in cutting-edge research endeavors at the intersection of nutrition, artificial intelligence, and technology. Key responsibilities include leading one of the center’s groups in the area of nutrition or data and analytics, developing target trial emulations, drafting findings for reports and peer-reviewed journals, developing interdisciplinary projects, working with last mile partners, and securing funding through grant proposals. This is a full-time hybrid/remote role based in Ithaca, NY or New York City or at partner location with opportunities for remote work. The position includes collaborating with experts in related fields and contributing to the development of innovative methodologies to improve personalized and population-level health outcomes.

Qualifications:

TO APPLY: Please click the link to submit your application materials as described below:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32079

Applicants must submit: 1) a NIH Biosketch or curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter describing the applicant's interest, research experience, and available start date; 3) the names and contact information of three professional references who will submit their letters directly through AJO.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who are moved beyond the first screening will be asked to submit additional information.

Please direct any questions to The Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health at cpnh@cornell.edu.



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EEO Statement:

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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:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter describing the applicant's interest, research experience, and available start date
  • NIH Biosketch (in lieu of CV)
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.cpnh.cornell.edu/
 
Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
MVR Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853