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We are pleased to offer a 1-year postdoctoral position opportunity in the laboratory of Dr. Taika von Königslöw with possible extension depending on funding and performance. The goal of our research is to establish a dynamic profile of health risk over time in dairy calves using precision livestock technologies. In this applied program, we aim to optimize calf health by integrating novel livestock technologies in disease detection and intervention strategies. This will involve development, testing, and validation of precision technologies and intervention strategies in dairy calves under a variety of management conditions. The candidate will design, coordinate, and perform field studies and prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals and will have opportunities to present and publish scholarly work at local, national, and international venues. This position is supported by the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) and is available immediately.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in the data sciences with software programming skills in STATA, SAS, R Statistical Software, or others and a strong publication record. Experience with artificial intelligence in epidemiology or agriculture is desired but not required. A post-graduate degree (PhD, DVSc, DVM, or equivalent) in veterinary, animal, or the biological science is desired but not required. The position will require work with dairy calves on commercial dairy farms in the upstate New York region. Ideally, the candidate feels comfortable working with livestock in a dairy farm setting. The ideal candidate will enjoy working and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team of academics, clinical experts, and students at Cornell University.

Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Informal inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Taika von Königslö w (taika.vk@cornell.edu ). To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your background, interests, and career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All application materials should be submitted electronically through Academic Jobs Online:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25146 .

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