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Cornell University - Division of Nutritional Sciences 

The Division of Nutritional Sciences is seeking a full time Research Associate to lead the Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial project assessing the effect of mycotoxin consumption on infant growth.  The project is being implemented in Tanzania.  For more information:  https://blogs.cornell.edu/centirgroup/research-projects/mycotoxins/mycotoxin-mitigation-stunting/.

The Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial is multi-collaborator project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  For years four and five of the project, we are looking to hire someone who can work remotely to:

•         Lead grant management and reporting and IRB compliance for a sponsored contract
•      Coordinate communication and planning within a diverse team of scientists from multiple institutions
•          Perform data analysis of panel survey data for a cluster randomized trial
•          Coordinate and lead manuscript writing of designated analyses
•          Make occasional trips to Tanzania for investigators’ meetings.

 Applicants should have the following experience:

•          PhD in nutrition or public health with 5-10 years’ experience working in these fields
•          Previous experience implementing a cluster-randomized trial, including statistical analysis for such a trial
•          Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team of nutritionists, food scientists and agronomists
•          Knowledge about mycotoxins and their effect on human health

 This position is expected to continue through June 2022.

 Qualified individuals must apply through Academic Jobs Online (AJO)

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17486 and must submit the following items:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A Statement of Diversity
4. A Statement of Research Interests
5. Three Reference Letters (to be submitted through AJO by the reference writers)

Questions in advance of application should be directed to Professor Rebecca Stoltzfus at RJS62@cornell.edu

Closing date: December 1, 2020.

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