Cornell University, Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health

Position ID:
Cornell-Cornell-CPNH--RACPNH [#31963, WDR-00058141]
Position Title: 
Research Associate
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14850, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Biomedical Engineering
Immunology
Medicine
Salary Range:
$50,900 to $95,900
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/04/17, listed until 2026/10/17)
Position Description:
   

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:

To be eligible, candidates must:

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



Employment Assistance:

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.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. 

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • 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 help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.cpnh.cornell.edu/
 
Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
MVR Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853