Assistant Professor - Archaeal Biology

Department of Microbiology, Cornell University

Location:

Ithaca, NY. The academic home for this position is the Department of Microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.

The Department of Microbiology (BioMI) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is seeking a highly collaborative scholar to conduct research and teach in the area of archaeal biology at the Assistant Professor level.

We seek an individual who will establish an innovative, high-profile research program that addresses key concepts and questions in contemporary archaeal biology. The candidate’s research program should seek to make critical advances in areas such as, but not limited to, archaeal cell biology, ecology, evolution, growth and metabolism, inter-species interactions, or viral defense. Research areas may focus on fundamental archaeal biology but may also leverage investigations of Archaea to develop a mechanistic understanding of adaptations to extreme environments or impacts on global biogeochemical cycles and human health.

The CALS Roadmap to 2050 spearheads the "solutions century" by collaborating across the university, our network of partners, and diverse communities to coalesce around the world’s leading challenges. We connect across all of New York state and the world to enliven our innovation ecosystem, connecting local to global programs in the form of new collaborations and basic discoveries.

The successful candidate will become a part of the inclusive community of scholars y will have the opportunity to join multiple graduate fields across the university, including the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and interdisciplinary institutes such as the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability.

Position Responsibilities:

This position has a balanced effort between research (50%) and teaching (50%) on a 9-month academic year basis.

Research (50%):
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an internationally recognized and externally funded research program to advance archaeal biology at any level. The ideal candidate will establish an innovative, high-profile research program that addresses key concepts and questions in contemporary archaeal biology.

Teaching (50%):
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the department. The candidate will help develop curriculum in the area of archaeal biology in addition to supporting the existing curriculum. The candidate will advise students in the department’s undergraduate and Ph.D. programs. Advising postdocs is also encouraged.

Department of Microbiology:
The Department of Microbiology is one of 16 departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Science. Microbiology is a foundational science with department research and teaching supporting many disciplines across Cornell’s colleges and campuses. The Department of Microbiology Program carries out research that integrates microbial biology across spatial scales, from fundamental molecular interactions to ecosystem-level processes with a strong focus on bacterial molecular microbiology.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a closely aligned field and relevant postdoctoral research experience.

Applications and Starting Date:
The anticipated starting date is July 2027 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit
1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position;
2) a Curriculum Vitae;
3) a research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals-…