Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
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Position Description
Academic Job Description
Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Research Associate
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
The Research Associate sought for this position is a PhD-level scientist who will contribute to research in the Grodsky Lab, under the supervision of the Department Chair, Richard Stedman, focused on renewable energy ecology. The primary functions of the position are to conduct research in coordination with the PI on interaction among energy development, ecosystems, and people. The Research Associate will supervise and implement a long-term research project on the ecology of solar energy development on abandoned agricultural lands in California and broadly assist in the research enterprise of the Grodsky Lab. Occasional travel to California to meet with collaborators and the research field will be necessary. This is a full-time, in-person position (40 hours/week). This is a three-year appointment, which is renewable upon satisfactory performance, work, and funding.
Anticipated Division of Time
Research (90%) – Research duties include the following: (1) authoring and co-authoring journal articles and presenting at academic and professional conferences; (2) supervising and coordinating collection of ecological data at research sites; (3) independent conductance of statistical analyses; (4) co-mentoring postdocs and graduate students with the PI; 5) developing and assisting with research proposals; and (6) contributing to the strategic vision of the Grodsky Lab.
Administration (10%) – Duties include the following: (1) coordinating implementation of research projects in the Grodsky Lab; and (2) overseeing and maintaining project budgets.
Requirements
Ph.D. in ecology or related field. Experience conducting research on renewable energy and ecosystems
Established record of peer-reviewed publication and capacity to conduct quality research independently
Demonstrated success in securing funding and conducting collaborative research
Ability to manage project activities and develop and manage budgets on multiple projects
Experience supervising staff or students on research projects
Supervision Exercised
This position will supervise the research support staff, including students, of the Grodsky Lab.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27959.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring range for this title is $49,100 - $74,000.
This position will be full time, 100% FTE, fully onsite and initial appointment length is three years.
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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.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
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