Postdoctoral Associate - Greischar Lab

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 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.

Position Function

This postdoctoral position involves primary research and related professional activities associated with developing theory to understand life history evolution and the ecology of infection.

This role involves developing models to understand life history strategies and leverage time series data from human and rodent malaria infections to test existing theory, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of results at professional meetings.

Anticipated Division of Time

Research (100%) The postdoc will play a leading role in developing theory and improved statistical approaches to understand diverse life history in parasites, especially tradeoffs between growth and reproduction. Research projects will examine the evolution of reproductive investment and non-classical drug resistance, with the potential to investigate when life history strategies should be environmentally responsive versus genetically determined. The postdoc will work independently but will also contribute to intellectual interactions within the lab, and with collaborators in other labs. The postdoc will be expected to draft and submit research articles to top-tier scientific journals and present their research at professional meetings and conferences.

This is a one-year term position, renewable depending on funding, available work, and performance.

Requirements

The applicant must have a PhD in biology, mathematics or a related discipline and significant experience in modeling population dynamics (familiarity with time series data and/or population dynamic models strongly preferred).

Supervision Exercised

May supervise federal work study students and/or undergraduate researchers.

To apply:

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

The starting date is June 16th, 2023 (negotiable) and the starting salary for this position is $54,840.

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Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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:

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:

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

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, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.