Position ID: | Cornell-Department of Clinical Sciences-POSTDOCMACH [#17119] |
Position Title: | Post-Doctoral Machine Learning and Veterinary Medicine |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Veterinary Medicine |
Appl Deadline: | (posted 2020/10/08, listed until 2021/04/08) |
Position Description: |
Post-Doctoral Position: Machine
Learning and Veterinary Medicine We are pleased to offer
a 2-year postdoctoral position opportunity in application of machine learning techniques
in veterinary medicine and animal sciences. This person will work with a multi-disciplinary
team including clinical and academic experts in medical imaging, dairy science,
and computer science in developing artificial intelligent systems via image
analysis and integration of data from sensor and non-sensor data streams in
dairy farms, joining the labs of Dr Parminder Basran, PhD in the College of
Veterinary Medicine, and Dr Julio Giordano in the College of Animal and Life
Sciences. This position is partially supported by the Cornell Institute for
Digital Agriculture (CIDA) and is available immediately. The ideal candidate will
have expertise in the data sciences with software programming skills in Python,
Matlab, Julia or others. A post-graduate degree (PhD or equivalent) in
veterinary, animal, or the biological science is desired but not required. The
position will require some work with cattle at the dairy units of Cornell
University and commercial dairy farms in the upstate New York region. Ideally,
the candidate feels comfortable conducting basic handling work with large animals
in a dairy farm setting. The ideal candidate will enjoy working and
communicating with a multi-disciplinary team of academics, clinical experts,
and students at Cornell University, and will have opportunities to present and
publish scholarly work at local, national, and international venues. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Cornell is located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Cornell University is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. Commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion has been Cornell Universityâs heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We welcome candidates who are equally committed to these values and who will strengthen our climate by fostering diversity and inclusion. The safety and well-being of applicants and our team members is of the utmost importance. Because of campus closures and the likelihood of ongoing travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be conducting virtual interviews with qualified candidates. Informal inquiries regarding the position may be
directed to Dr. Parminder Basran psb92@cornell.edu or Dr. Julio Giordano jog25@cornell.edu. To apply please submit a cover letter
including statement of career goals; curriculum vitae; statement of research
interests and plans, and inclusion and diversity; and 3 referees to psb92@cornell.edu. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell Universityâs 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. |