Postdoctoral Associate
Carbon governance and digital agriculture
STARTING DATE: Fall 2024
LOCATION: Department of Natural Resources and Environment
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
Position Function: We seek to hire a postdoctoral associate as part of our U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)-funded project on carbon governance and digital agriculture. This is a one-year full time research position that is renewable for a second year, dependent on available work, funding, and performance.
The project aims to advance an interdisciplinary analysis of the implications of emerging technologies for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) applied to GHG emissions reductions in agriculture. Developments in remote sensing, computer science and biogeochemistry support visions of cost-effective and reliable “natural climate solutions”. At the same time, there are hot technical and political debates regarding the assumptions embedded in reliance on carbon offsets from agriculture.
We seek applications from social scientists, engineers, and natural scientists interested in conducting empirical analysis at the intersection of technological innovation, political economy, agriculture, and carbon governance. Social scientists interested in technology and technologists/natural scientists interested in social relations are encouraged to apply.
A broad range of methodological orientations are relevant. Successful applicants will have a critical and interdisciplinary orientation and a strong publication record (relative to career stage).
The position is a full-time appointment on the Cornell campus in Ithaca, NY. This person will work closely with Steven Wolf, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. This work is linked to the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture -
https://digitalagriculture.cornell.edu/ and NASA-Acres -
https://www.nasaacres.org/, both of which present great opportunities for intellectual engagement and pathways to impact. The person hired into this position will have an opportunity to develop and pursue a professional development plan to advance their continued growth.
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2024, through Academic Jobs Online (AJO) .
Anticipated Division of Time
90% research
10% of dissemination of results, other outreach activities, and miscellaneous tasks
Requirements
Ph.D. in a relevant field (must be completed at the start of the appointment).
Demonstrated capacity for independent, critical thinking.
Strong writing skills and organizational skills.
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Supervision Exercised
This position will not supervise others.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27854
Qualified candidates
should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for
three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a
stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other
parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching,
service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will
contribute to support Cornell’s historical mission of “any person … any study,”
via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring salary for this title is $61,008.
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Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff from 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.
(posted 2024/07/08, listed until 2025/01/08)