Cornell University, CVM Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
finished (2022/08/11, finished 2022/11/03, listed until 2023/02/11)
*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Program Description
Postdoctoral Associate – Dairy Science and Veterinary
Medicine
Dr. Matthias Wieland’s Laboratory
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines—global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
We are pleased to offer a 1-year postdoctoral position opportunity in the laboratory of Dr. Matthias Wieland with possible extension depending on funding and performance. The goal of our research is the optimization of the milk harvesting process in dairy cows. In this applied program, we aim to support science-based development and on-farm implementation of innovative machine technologies and milking routines with emphasis on practices that improve udder health and animal well-being. The candidate will design and implement research projects related to optimizing the milk harvesting process on dairy farms and work toward developing best dairy cattle management practices. The candidate will design, coordinate, and perform field studies and prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals and will have opportunities to present and publish scholarly work at local, national, and international venues. This position is supported by the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) and is available immediately.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the data sciences with software programming skills in SAS, JMP, R Statistical Software, or others and a strong publication record. A post-graduate degree (PhD, DVM or equivalent) in veterinary, animal, or the biological science is desired but not required. The position will require some work with cattle at the dairy units of Cornell University and commercial dairy farms in the upstate New York region. Ideally, the candidate feels comfortable conducting basic handling work with large animals in a dairy farm setting. The ideal candidate will enjoy working and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team of academics, clinical experts, and students at Cornell University, and will have opportunities to present and publish scholarly work at local, national, and international venues.
Salary will be commensurate with credentials and
experience.
Informal inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Matthias Wieland (mjw248@cornell.edu). To apply please submit a cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All application materials should be submitted electronically through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22303. For assistance with AJO contact, cmc452@cornell.edu.
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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.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
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