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Faculty Openings

Two Faculty Positions in Computational Biology at Cornell University - posted 10-19-2011

     Cornell is seeking to build on its strengths in computational biology with two new tenure-track faculty positions. One position is at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level with a primary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in computer science, or a Ph.D. in a related field and sufficient expertise in computer science to fit within a CS department. The other position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a primary appointment in the Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology. Applicants for this position must possess a Ph.D. in biology, computer science, statistics, or a related field, and a primary interest in understanding biological phenomena through the use of computational and statistical methods.

     Cornell is committed to creative advancement of the interdisciplinary field of computational biology, and these positions come with considerable flexibility, including the possibility of joint appointments, novel space arrangements, and multiple graduate field memberships. Successful applicants in both positions will also have the opportunity to interact closely with campus-wide efforts in genome sciences, including the Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics and the Center for Vertebrate Genomics.

     For both positions, outstanding applicants in all areas of computational biology will be considered, but research areas of special interest include comparative and population genomics; functional genomics; gene regulation; dynamical behavior at the sub-cellular and cellular levels; networks in biological systems; and applications of machine learning to biological problems.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2011, but they will be accepted until the positions are filled. Applicants to both positions should submit a curriculum vitae and a research statement and should arrange to have three reference letters submitted, at http://www.cs.cornell.edu/apply.

Cornell University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and educator.

 

Genomic Approaches to the Study of Gene Regulation:  Assistant or Associate Professor - posted 8/19/2011

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek an individual using genomic approaches to study gene regulation, and who would synergize with existing departmental strengths in genetics, comparative and population genomics, development, gene regulation, chromatin structure and replication.  The ideal candidate will apply both experimental and bioinformatics approaches.  Individuals seeking an excellent integration of experimental, computational and comparative approaches will find Cornell a particularly rich environment in which to work (see, for example, web sites for the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, the Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics, the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology  and the Center for Vertebrate Genomics).  The position includes teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.  An advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) is required and postgraduate training is highly desirable.  Candidates should submit to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/849 a CV, a 2-4 page research statement, a 1 page teaching statement, and pdf’s of two papers. Application review begins on October 15, 2011.  We encourage women and members of underrepresented minority groups to apply.  Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator.

 

Faculty Position and Director of Conservation Science:  Assistant or Associate Professor - posted 8/10/2011
Lab of Ornithology and Department of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
      The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University invite applications for the Robert F. Schumann Faculty Fellowship, a joint, tenure-track appointment as Director of the Conservation Science Program at the Lab and Assistant or Associate Professor of Natural Resources. We seek an individual who will advance our mission to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science, via his/her individual and programmatic leadership in research, fieldwork, and outreach leading directly to the conservation of biological diversity. The successful candidate must maintain a productive, extramurally funded research program in conservation biology; contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; and engage fully in the academic and intellectual life of the Lab, the Department, and Cornell University. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills and an inspired vision for the future of the Lab's Conservation Science Program (currently ten professional staff with an annual budget of US$1.3M). The Director of Conservation Science will be a public spokesperson for conservation science and must be able to collaborate with the Lab's 10 other programmatic units along with colleagues and partner institutions world-wide.

      Located at the Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity in the 220-acre Sapsucker Woods sanctuary, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, where several full-time faculty teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, and manage world-class, mission-driven programs. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond.

Required Qualifications: PhD and an established record of peer-reviewed research in conservation biology.
Preferred Qualifications:  Emphasis on birds is preferred, but not mandatory.
More Information for potential applicants: links to relevant web resources and the full job description are available on the 'job openings' page on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology web site at: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=1737
Application Procedures:
Please send a single pdf file containing a letter of application outlining qualifications and experience for the position, a curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and the names and contact details for three references. Email to set2@cornell.edu or in hard-copy to Susan Taggart, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, 283A Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Inquiries about position specifics can be directed to Dr. Irby Lovette (ijl2@cornell.edu) or Dr. Bernd Blossey (bb22@cornell.edu).
Review of applicants will begin on September 30, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Postdoctoral Openings

Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Population Genetics/Genomics of Amphibian Immunity. - posted 1/17/2012

A postdoctoral position is available in the Zamudio laboratory, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University. This position is funded by an NSF Ecological Genetics grant to study the evolution of immunity in Central American amphibian populations recently exposed to the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, using a combination of candidate loci assays (including MHC genes), laboratory challenge experiments, and transcriptomic analyses.

The primary responsibilities of this position include 1) conducting field and laboratory research to clone and characterize MHC genes in non-model amphibian taxa and measure selection in populations that have suffered disease-related declines, 2) overseeing challenge assays of hosts from focal populations for transcriptomic analyses of expression patterns in different populations, 3) analyzing data and writing manuscripts, 4) contributing to grant proposals for future work, and 5) contributing to mentoring and coordination of projects of undergraduate students involved in research.  

For additional information about this and other research programs ongoing in our laboratory please visit our web site at  http://www.eeb.cornell.edu/zamudio/KZ_home/

* Qualifications *

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in evolution, molecular biology, or related field; demonstration of molecular laboratory experience with genetic techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning); the ability to organize and lead field efforts in a foreign country (up to 6-8 weeks in Panama); strong writing skills; and the ability to work independently. Candidates familiar with animal husbandry, experience working with genomic/transcriptomic data, and a working knowledge of Spanish will be preferred. 

* Terms of Appointment *

Starting salary is $ 38,000 - $43,000 depending on experience, plus Cornell University Endowed College benefits. Funds are available for one year, and renewable for a second pending satisfactory progress.

* Applications *

To apply, please send cover letter, CV, a statement of research interests/experiences, and names and contact information for three references that are familiar with your work. Applications should be in PDF format, e-mailed to Kelly Zamudio (krz2@cornell.edu).

Position is available starting September 2012 (negotiable). Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until suitable candidate is found.

Cornell University

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

E209 Corson Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853-2701