Postdoctoral Associate- Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section- CALS

Postdoctoral Associate
- Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section- CALS

Academic Job Description

Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology Section

Postdoctoral Associate

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. 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:
We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Position Function

This postdoctoral associate position is funded through the NIFA‑USDA to conduct research on the ecological, chemical, and the molecular mechanisms that mediate in soil‑microbe‑plant‑insect interactions in Ithaca, NY. Specific duties will include:

• Gather and merge existing data from lab and literature.
• Complete experiments and synthesize data.
• Prepare monthly and yearly updates for the funding agency.
• Contribute to lab duties and maintain lab safety.
• Complete manuscripts for peer review.

The position also includes assistance in initiating new research into the topics described above. Tasks include writing grant proposals, project management, and scientific articles. The post‑doc is expected to assist with extension and outreach duties through participation in undergraduate research, farmer/public engagement events/webinars and through presentations at conferences.

Anticipated Division of Time

Lab research 63% / Computer research 15% / Field Research 7% / Writing 15%

Requirements

Required:

• PhD in Plant Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or a related field.
• Experience working with plants as part of their PhD project.
• Enthusiastic, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to work with diverse teams.
• Aptitude for organization and multitasking, capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and willingness to mentor early career scientists, including graduate and undergraduate students.

Preferred:

• Experience in successful grant writing.
• Experience in leadership and/or management.

Supervision Exercised

This position may supervise students. It may hire, fire, supervise, and perform performance dialogues for undergraduate students and technical staff. It will mentor and/or train undergraduate students, graduate students, and technical staff.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references via the website.

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

CALS hiring range for this title is $61,008 annually.

Pay Range:

$61,008.00 – $87,000.00

Pay Ranges:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline.
• Unique applicable skills.

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