Academic Job Description

The School of Integrative Plant Science

Soil & Crop Sciences Section – SIPS

Postdoctoral Associate

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. 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: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments, and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

The CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science (SIPS) encompasses five fields: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, and Soil and Crop Sciences. Combined there are 100+ faculty, ~200 undergraduate majors, 200+ graduate students in six fields, and 600+ other employees located in Ithaca, Geneva, and other satellite locations across New York State. The School offers the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in the Plant Sciences and is also home to the Agricultural Sciences major. School faculty also contribute to the Biology, Global Development, and Viticulture & Enology majors.

Position Function

Seeking outstanding individual to assist with research, extension, and project management in the Cornell Sustainable Cropping Systems Lab. The position is located in the Section of Soil and Crop Sciences within the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) at Cornell University. The research aims to strengthen food systems through interdisciplinary, systems-based research on agronomic management practices and their effects on sustainability indicators. Research areas include no-till agriculture, weed ecology, organic management of corn and soybeans, and more. The incumbent will manage multiple projects, coordinate research, manage and analyze data, write articles and reports, support teaching and extension activities, and assist with fieldwork including soil, crop, and weed sampling and sample processing.

Anticipated Division of Time

Statistical analyses, writing, and publishing scientific articles 50%

Project management and coordination 30%

Field work and data collection 10%

Teaching and extension activities  5%

Mentoring graduate students and other team members 5%

Requirements

Successful candidates must have a PhD degree in Ecology, Agronomy, Weed Science, Soil Science, or related discipline. Strong analytical and scientific writing skills are required.

Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse, interdisciplinary team are essential. Interest or experience in agroecology, climate change adaptation and mitigation, organic agriculture, or biodiversity are also required.

Supervision Exercised

The position may supervise students collecting field data for plant and soil research, in addition to some data analysis.

To apply:

 Please apply via Academic Jobs Online ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25085 ).

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.

 Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

CALS hiring range for this title is $56,484 to $57,000

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