"Research Associate - Food System Modeler"

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. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Position Function

Individual can work remote from within the US, however there will be 1-3 trips to the Ithaca campus per year for activities such as a quick start workshop with one of the lab's models for new graduate/undergraduate students working in the lab.

Anticipated Division of Time

• Research - 90%
• Mentoring - 10%

Requirements

Required

Preferred

• Record of scholarly publications and experience supporting research projects, including data analysis and grant preparation
• Experience with agent-based models, statistical methods, artificial intelligence, process modeling, and data visualization
• Experience working in teams with people from various socioeconomic, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds
• Familiarity with system dynamics models
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Familiarity with programming languages such as JavaScript, ASP/.NET, PHP, SQL, Java, and related technologies

Supervision Exercised

This position will not formally supervise others but will

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 range for this title is $75,000 - $80,000.