Cornell University, CALS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
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Position Description
Academic Job Description
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology
Postdoctoral Associate
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.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second
largest population of students, faculty and staff. 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. CALS is
fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and
their communities both in New York state and around the world.
Position Function
This postdoctoral position involves primary research and related professional activities associated with developing theory to understand life history evolution and the ecology of infection.
This
role involves developing models to understand life history strategies and
leverage time series data from human and rodent malaria infections to test
existing theory, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and
presentation of results at professional meetings.
Anticipated Division of Time
Research (100%) The postdoc will play a leading role in developing theory and improved statistical approaches to understand diverse life history in parasites, especially tradeoffs between growth and reproduction. Research projects will examine the evolution of reproductive investment and non-classical drug resistance, with the potential to investigate when life history strategies should be environmentally responsive versus genetically determined. The postdoc will work independently but will also contribute to intellectual interactions within the lab, and with collaborators in other labs. The postdoc will be expected to draft and submit research articles to top-tier scientific journals and present their research at professional meetings and conferences.
This is a one-year
term position, renewable depending on funding, available work, and performance.
Requirements
The
applicant must have a PhD in biology, mathematics or a related discipline and significant
experience in modeling population dynamics (familiarity with time series data
and/or population dynamic models strongly preferred).
Supervision Exercised
May supervise federal work study students and/or undergraduate
researchers.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24332
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter specific to the position, 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.
The starting
date is June 16th, 2024 (negotiable) and the starting salary for this position
is $56,484.
College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Life. Changing.
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.
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.
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EEO Statement:
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Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853