Cornell University, Animal Science

Position ID:Cornell-Animal Science-PDASSOC [#20751, WDR-00029186]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Animal Science, Ithaca, New York
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States Minor Outlying Islands [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Biology
Dairy Science
Nutrition
Animal Science
Appl Deadline:2022/01/24 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/12/09, finished 2022/05/12, listed until 2022/06/09)
Position Description:   URMs  

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

Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Animal Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell 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 identities to apply.

CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

The Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the biology and management of food, laboratory, and companion animal species. Our research programs advance our understanding of animal biology and address local and global issues facing animal industries today. Our goals are to discover and develop new techniques and information to benefit animals, agriculture, and human health.

What You Will Do

As a Postdoctoral Associate, will join teams working to develop, evaluate, and apply models and tools that support dairy cattle management. In particular, you will have the opportunity to work on two projects: (1) Development and interpretation of models to identify clinical and subclinical mastitis in automated milking systems, and (2) Development of a next generation whole dairy farm model to investigate sustainable farming solutions. Your responsibilities include:
  • Work closely with data scientist to develop and interpret our mastitis detection models.
  • Design experiments for future development and evaluation of mastitis detection models.
  • Evaluate model function and simulation outputs for both accuracy and sensitivity to inputs and parameter designation.
  • Develop decision algorithms to manage farm grown feed stocks and feed purchases that simulate on-farm practices and compose detailed documentation for these processes.
  • Compose funding proposals in collaboration with other research leaders.
  • Manage agile program development including a geographically diverse team.
  • Communicate progress and results through preparation of oral presentations, formal scientific manuscripts, and industry articles.

This is a full-time position and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a 1-year appointment with possible extension. Future possible extensions depend on funding and performance.

What We Need

We are looking for an individual who has:
  • PhD in Animal Science, Nutrition, Biology, or related fields.
  • Knowledge of the US Dairy system including management, mastitis prevention and detection, and feeding.
  • Good analytical skills, including experience with statistical analyses of large datasets.
  • Must have excellent communication, organization and personal management skills.

Additionally, we prefer someone with:
  • Experience in model development and evaluation methods.
  • Knowledge of time series analysis and machine learning prediction methods.
  • Experience in agile project management.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
  • Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
  • Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
  • Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
  • We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20751).

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. For more information, please contact Dr. Kristan Reed at kfr3@cornell.edu.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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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:
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/
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Cornell University
Department of Animal Science
149 Morrison Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853