Cornell University, Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease (CIHMID)

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Position ID:Cornell-Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease (CIHMID)-POSTFELLOWSEPT2022 [#18427]
Position Title: PostDocFellowLazzaroMay2021
Position Type:Fellowship or award
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Biology / Biochemistry
Appl Deadline:2021/05/07 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/04/07, finished 2021/08/25)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

CIHMID Postdoctoral Fellow Training Program

The Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease (CIHMID; http://cihmid.cornell.edu) offers financial support and professional development opportunities for postdoctoral scholars studying host-microbe interactions. CIHMID postdocs are supported to develop research programs in collaboration with two or more labs at Cornell and will be provided with professional development opportunities during the academic year and summer. CIHMID postdocs are expected to have intellectual ownership of their projects and may use their support to build bridges across different disciplines of study. Studied host-microbe interactions may be pathogenic or beneficial; microbial partners may be bacterial, viral or fungal; eukaryotic hosts may be animal or plant. Supporting a diverse portfolio of research systems and questions is an explicit goal of the training program.

 Appointments to the training program are made through competitive application, and appointments may begin any time between July 2021, and February 2022. The program is supported by a training grant from the US National Institutes of Health (T32 AI145821), by the Cornell Office of the Provost, and by Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For more information, please visit  http://cihmid.cornell.edu/cihmid-opportunities/cihmid-postdoctoral-fellows-program . Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, beginning May 7, 2021.

 Trainee Support

  •    Trainees will be supported for up to 3 years of appointment, conditional on continued satisfactory progress and meeting of program expectations.
  •    Trainee salary is paid on the NIH scale with health benefits provided.
  •    Trainees will be provided with up to $10,000 per year in discretionary spending. If the trainee obtains an external fellowship that covers the cost of their appointment, the discretionary allowance will be increased to $15,000 per year for the portion of the CIHMID training program appointment that is supported externally.
 Mentoring Structure
  • Prior to applying to the program, trainees will identify two or more labs with which to collaborate, selected at the discretion of the trainee. Rationale for choosing labs may include opportunity for complementary training experience, cross-disciplinary skills development, access to distinct technologies, or other attributes. The Principal Investigator of the primary lab must be a CIHMID faculty member, listed at http://cihmid.cornell.edu/faculty. Minor labs can be drawn from the entire Cornell community. The Plan of Proposed Research should address the logic for choosing the collaborating labs, making clear that the trainees has intellectual independence and ownership of their projects. Project effort associated with the minor lab(s) can vary from 10% to 50%, and may vary over the duration of the project. If the PI of the primary lab is an Assistant Professor, then the PI of a minor lab must have tenure and a mentoring commitment of at least 30%.
  • Within two months of initiating the appointment, trainees will identify a 3-member faculty mentoring committee, at least one of whom is not a formal advisor. The mentoring committee will develop an Individual Professional Development Plan with the trainee and will meet with the trainee at least twice per year to discuss professional progress and goals.
Program Features and Expectations

  •     All program participants are required to complete approved training in ethics and responsible conduct of research.
  •    Trainees are encouraged to join the CIHMID Postdoctoral Association. The Postdoctoral Association is a socialand professional community organized by postdocs in CIHMID labs.
  •        CIHMID postdocs are encouraged to participate in, and take leadership roles in, journal clubs and supergroups such as Virology Journal Club, Microbiology Journal Club, Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease (EEID) Journal Club, Microbiome Supergroup, and Symbiosis & Cooperation Supergroup.
  •        Trainees are offered the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students in research, in collaboration with the CIHMID Undergraduate Research Experience program.
  •        All trainees are required to give at least one oral presentation per year, either on the Cornell campus or at a national or international conference. Program leadership will help trainees identify and access appropriate venues.
  •        Logistical and financial support is provided for trainees to invite external speakers to visit Cornell. Trainees serve as the hosts for these visits and members of the postdoctoral and graduate communities have priority access to meeting with speakers. 
  •        Trainees may be offered voluntary opportunity to teach small undergraduate courses and/or lead topical workshops according to their interest and career goals.
  •        The training program enables additional career and professional development opportunities, including:

o   Guidance in applying and interviewing for academic and nonacademic jobs to follow the postdoctoral appointment, including multiple rounds of feedback on application materials, opportunity to give practice job talks and chalk talks, and practice interviews with Cornell faculty.

o   Workshops on writing grants and fellowship applications, as well as on the grant review process at federal funding agencies.

o   Workshops on practical elements of running a research lab, with topics including mentoring strategies and styles, financial aspects of running a lab, and strategies for establishing priorities and objectives and maintaining focus on them.

o   Training in leadership and mentoring,

o   Training and experiential workshops on diversity, equity and inclusion in the STEM fields and beyond.

 Application and Eligibility

  •          Review of applications will begin on May 7, 2021, and will continue until all positions are filled. Applications will consist of a Cover Letter, CV, Plan of Proposed Research (3 pages maximum, excluding references), and a brief statement describing how the applicant will contribute to Cornell’s campus culture of Diversity and Inclusion (https://hr.cornell.edu/our-culture-diversity/diversity-inclusion). The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.  Cornell as an institution has an expectation that all members of our campus community support diversity and inclusion, and applicant statements should describe their philosophies and activities or proposed activities in that regard. The Plan of Proposed research should be targeted at a general but knowledgeable audience of biologists and should include explanation of how the proposed research contributes to the applicant’s ultimate career goals. Additionally, brief Statements of Support are required from each prospective advisors (to be submitted directly by the advisors to the program director). These statements should describe how the mentoring team intends to foster intellectual independence and achievement of career goals by the applicant. Finally, two Letters of Reference that do not come from prospective mentors should be submitted directly by the recommenders into the application portal.
  •    Applicants must hold a Ph.D at the time the appointment begins. Applicants who are already established at Cornell will be considered only if they are changing labs or substantially changing projects. Candidates will be selected based on track record and career promise, merit of the proposed project, and alignment with CIHMID priorities.
  •    Because this program is funded by the US National Institutes of Health, it is only open to US citizens and permanent residents.
  •    We encourage applications from scholars who affiliate with underrepresented groups, come from backgrounds of disadvantage, or are differently abled. Cornell is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator  

Cornell University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator Cornell University is an academic community committed to diversity, inclusiveness and a welcoming environment for its faculty, staff, and students. Consistent with this commitment, qualified individuals are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to any legally protected status, including age, race, creed, color, ex-offender status, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status. I understand that if I become employed at Cornell University it is the University's expectation that I will comply with all anti-discrimination laws and support the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, view:

https://hr.cornell.edu/our-culture-diversity/diversity-inclusion

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Application Details

The application will consist of: a cover letter, CV, plan of proposed research (3 pages maximum, excluding   references), a statement  of  support from all prospective advisors, 2 letters of recommendation that do not come from the Major or Minor labs (to be submitted directly by the recommenders), and a Statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion There  is  no  expectation  that  applicants  will  identify themselves as members of underrepresented groups. However, Cornell as an institution has an expectation  that  all  members of our  campus  community support diversity and inclusion, and applicant statements should describe their philosophies and activities in that regard.  All components of the application must be submitted through the application portal. Contact information  for  reference  letter  writers  should  be  entered  online  and  recommenders  will  be automatically solicited to submit their recommendations. Prospective advisors should email their letter of support directly to Brian Lazzaro at bplazzaro@cornell.edu.

Inquiries and questions may be directed to Brian Lazzaro bplazzaro@cornell.edu or Railey Savage rjs388@cornell.edu

Employment Assistance: If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s 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.


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Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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 to 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:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
cihmid.cornell.edu
email address
607-255-3254
 
3134 Comstock Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-2601