"Emerging Contaminant Research Scientist II"

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Support Specialist to join the team in Albany, NY. A successful candidate will be community-oriented, passionate about drinking water quality and/or community health, have strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, and be skilled at working independently.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting statistical analysis of PFAS in groundwater data.
• Performing spatial data analysis using orbital or airborne images and GIS tools.
• Reviewing and compiling relevant literature.
• Presenting findings to colleagues and leadership.
• Writing research proposals and peer-reviewed papers.
• Writing/modifying scripts (e.g. Python, R) to tailor/customize analysis.
• Performing forensic analysis of hydrogeochemical and PFAS data for potential signature identification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, or related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with digital image processing methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and teamwork skills.
• Ability to understand scientific and health concepts, and communicate science with non-experts.
• Ability to work towards multiple objectives simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, and to serve as both a leader and a follower.
• Well organized and able to maintain large datasets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tribal communities is not required, but will be considered favorably.

Important Details about the Position

• This is a hybrid position located in Albany, NY with the expectation of 50% onsite 50% remote following the initial training period which will be 100% onsite.
• This is a full-time three-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer:

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
• An award-winning employer provided benefits program, including comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, generous retirement contributions, and impressive educational benefits such as tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program. Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Who We Are:

The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health represents a bold new approach in academia. Rather than organize around a common discipline or approach, Public & Ecosystem Health brings public health professionals, biophysical and social scientists, and veterinarians together to address three of the world’s greatest challenges: achieving healthy food systems, tackling emerging health threats, and conserving biodiversity. We seek not only to understand these wicked problems through research, but also to address them directly through public health and clinical veterinary practice. Quite simply, our students, staff, and faculty seek to change the world.

The Cornell University Health Impacts Core (CHIC) is a community-engaged focused program, working collaboratively with partners across New York State and beyond to ensure the health and well-being for all. Our vision is to advance health and well-being equitably for all people and sustainably for our planet.