Cornell University, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
* finished (2024/12/05, finished 2025/02/13, listed until 2024/12/15)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Academic Job Description
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology
Research Associate
Position Function
This position requires an experienced scientist to use a broad range of
cellular, molecular, and functional genomic techniques in a wide array of marine
invertebrate species to interrogate the evolution and development of novel
traits. The successful candidate will be expected to develop protocols for
using multiple ‘omic techniques (single cell transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.)
and optimize new techniques for manipulating gene function in non-model
organisms at different life stages. This position will also require the
development and maintenance of transgenic animals that will be used to examine
the evolution of cell identity within and across species.
Anticipated Division of Time
General Lab Research Activities: 70%
Animal Care/Husbandry: 15%
Training: 15%
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must have a Ph.D.
and at least three years of demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, transgenesis,
genome editing, and protein biochemistry as well as aquatic invertebrate animal
husbandry. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience with
genome-wide DNA and RNA sequencing and analysis techniques, marine animal
husbandry, and embryological manipulations.
Supervision Exercised
The
applicant will provide frequent advice on complex issues related to research
activities and provide training/instruction to undergraduates, graduate
students, technicians and postdocs in the lab.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29406).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their approach to fostering learning, research, service, and outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-along statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable
applicant is identified.
CAS hiring range for this title is $50,900-$95,900
annually.
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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
- Diversity Statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
Further Info:
Cornell University
Corson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853