Horticulture 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.

Position Function

Anticipated Division of Time

• Conduct independent and collaborative research to meet project goals. Predominantly data synthesis work, but potentially also some field work. (70%)
• Meet with collaborators and stakeholders to facilitate research projects. (10%)
• Mentor graduate student research. (10%)
• Present results at academic/extension and popular seminars. (5%)
• Other position-related responsibilities (5%): Participate in general project management; Establish and maintain a safe, productive, and respectful working environment; Engage in ongoing academic and intellectual life within CALS and Cornell University.

Requirements

• PhD in ecology, quantitative ecology, applied statistics, or a related field with strong background in data science, statistics and model development.
• Ability to conduct original research, from conception to completion/publication.
• Knowledge of ecology and ecological systems.
• Knowledge of urban ecosystems and urban ecology is preferred.
• Experience with R, Python, or other programming languages, as well as QGIS/ESRI spatial software.
• Experience working with large datasets and platforms such as GBIF, iNaturalist & GitHub.
• Experience with field ecology and field-collected ecological datasets is preferred.
• Experience mentoring graduate students is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.

Supervision Exercised

This position may supervise students. Opportunities exist for informal mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research students.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via the website. Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. CALS hiring rate for this position is $62,232. Pay Range: $61,008.00 - $87,000.00