Postdoctoral Associate – Dairy Science and Veterinary
Medicine Dr. Matthias Wieland’s Laboratory Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
Located
in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and
dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students
alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of
humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse
institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more
than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and
hundreds of disciplines—global cultures, backgrounds, experiences,
perspectives, and ideas. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell
University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health,
biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked
consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the
College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth
of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff,
alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
We
are pleased to offer a 1-year postdoctoral position opportunity in the
laboratory of Dr. Matthias Wieland with possible extension depending on funding
and performance. The goal of our research is the optimization of the milk harvesting
process in dairy cows. In this applied program, we aim to support science-based
development and on-farm implementation of innovative machine technologies and
milking routines with emphasis on practices that improve udder health and
animal well-being. The candidate will design and implement research projects
related to optimizing the milk harvesting process on dairy farms and work
toward developing best dairy cattle management practices. The candidate
will design, coordinate, and perform field studies and prepare manuscripts for
high impact scientific journals and will have opportunities to present and
publish scholarly work at local, national, and international venues. This
position is 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 SAS, JMP, R Statistical Software, or others and a strong
publication record. A post-graduate degree (PhD, DVM 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.
Informal inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Matthias Wieland (mjw248@cornell.edu).
To apply please submit
a cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals,
curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All
application materials should be submitted electronically through Academic Jobs
Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22303. For assistance with AJO contact, cmc452@cornell.edu.
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is located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State,
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service. Commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and
inclusion has been Cornell University’s 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.
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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.
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