Postdoctoral Fellow, Maternal & Child Nutrition

The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University is seeking applications for an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Maternal and Child Nutrition (MCN) funded by a training grant from the National Institutes of Health. This NIH T32 training program brings together faculty across the disciplinary spectrum of nutrition – including molecular nutrition, human nutrition and metabolism, community nutrition, and international nutrition – to advance the nutrition and health of mothers and children.

The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree, a record of accomplishment in nutrition or related biological, public health, epidemiology, or medical field, and will be committed to a career of research in MCN. 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 in nutrition from doctoral work is desirable.

Note:

US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

Research will be conducted under the supervision of one or more of the 16 MCN training program faculty in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and across the Cornell campuses. Emphasis will be placed on leading original research manuscripts; career development; and transition toward independent funding and an independent research career. Opportunities are available for classroom-based training and professional development in teaching, grant writing, scientific communication, and leadership.

This position is based in Ithaca, New York.

mcn.nutrition.cornell.edu

Questions in advance of the application can be directed to Professor Julia Finkelstein at mcndirector.

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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.

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