Postdoctoral Associate

Details

Posted: 26-Jun-24

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 3-83998

Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate Position
Department of Entomology
(Wang Lab)
Culture of Inclusion and Community Standards:
Cornell University is a place where intercultural skills are developed and used everywhere: throughout our diverse campus groups, with our community partners, within our classrooms and in our workplaces. As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction...," we value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a welcoming, caring, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. At Cornell, we recognize people with diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to education, discovery, creativity, and engagement which is reflected in our long history of diversity and inclusion.
Department Background:
Our lab studies the biochemical and molecular basis of insect midgut physiology and interactions of the midgut with host plants and microbial pathogens. Current research projects are focused on molecular genetics of insect resistance to insecticidal toxins from Bacillus turingiensis, using a lepidopteran pest Trichoplusia ni as the biological research system. We use biochemical and molecular approaches and genomic and proteomic technologies in our current projects to approach the research questions.
Rewards and Benefits:
Position Summary:
Anticipated Division of Time:
This is a lab research position, including the following responsibilities:
1) managing the project (5%),
2) designing and conducting experiments and performing data analysis (75%),
3) writing project progress and manuscripts for publication (10%), and
4) collaborating and advising other trainees in lab (10%).
Required Qualifications:
PhD degree in a biological discipline with a research background in insect genetics, molecular biology and/or biochemistry. Familiar with the research field of insect resistance to Bt toxins. Experience in bioinformatics will be advantageous.
The postdoctoral associate will be a primary researcher for a USDA funded project, and will take a leading role in managing, designing, and conducting experiments in the project, periodically report project progress in writing and write manuscripts for publication when sufficient research results have been acquired. The postdoctoral associate is expected to be an integral team member of the lab by collaborating with colleagues in the lab and outside the lab under the direction of the PI.
Position Leadership/Management Responsibilities:
Collaboration and supervision of students and technical staff working on this and related projects are required.
CALS hiring range for this title is $61,008.00
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.

Pay Range:

$56,484.00 - $80,000.00

Pay Ranges:

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.

Employment Assistance:

Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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

2024-06-21