Cornell University, Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
Position Description
Research Associate
Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
Cornell University
Cornell University is seeking applications for a Research Associate in Global Health Technologies for Nutrition, Infection, Food Safety, Cancer, and Public Health. This is a one-year full-time benefits-eligible position that may be extended for up to four more years, depending on performance, continuation of funding, and continued eligibility to work in the United States.
Candidates will
be expected to lead portfolio on point of care technologies and have expertise
in lateral flow immunoassays, nucleic acid amplification techniques, and other
related methods. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work
within Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health and
PORTENT Center on:
- Manuscripts,
reports, abstracts for conferences, grant proposals
- Data
analysis and pipeline development
- Technology-based solutions for advancing population health
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have received a PhD in biomedical engineering, medicine, immunology or a related science field.
- Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Candidates should demonstrate quantitative/qualitative research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with collaborators. A track record of original first-author publications or conference proceedings from doctoral work is desirable.
TO APPLY: Please click the link to submit your
application materials as described below: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31963">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31963
Applicants
must submit: 1) a
NIH Biosketch or curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter describing the
applicant's interest, research experience, and available start date; 3) the
names and contact information of three professional references who will submit
their letters directly through AJO.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who are moved beyond the first
screening will be asked to submit additional information.
Please direct any questions to The Cornell Joan Klein
Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health at cpnh@cornell.edu
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter describing the applicant's interest, research experience, and available start date
- NIH Biosketch (in lieu of CV)
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
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Ithaca, NY 14853