About this position
Postdoctoral Associate
Public and Ecosystem Health
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
- The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at Cornell University is
- seeking applications for one full-time, Contract College benefit-eligible
- postdoctoral associate with one-year appointment. We conduct
- transdisciplinary research, co-designed with public health
- practitioners and policymakers, on the epidemiology of heat, wildfire
- smoke, cold, and other climate-related hazards; how social
- vulnerability and resilience shape health outcomes from these hazards;
- and strategies to mitigate their public health impacts. Our
- overarching goal is to move along the research-to-impact pathway to
- answer research questions related to weather-related hazards to help
- communities nationwide.
- The postdoctoral associate will apply statistical and epidemiological
- models to examine the mortality impacts of climate-related hazards and
- will translate results for policymakers and practitioners. Immediate
- priorities include a series of case-crossover analyses of wildfire
- smoke and heat in the United States using National Vital Statistics
- System (NVSS) mortality data. The candidate will be mentored by Drs.
- Noele Nelson, Corinna Noel, and Alistair Hayden, who will support the
- development of independent, grant-funded research aligned with the
- lab's mission. This position will be based in Ithaca, NY.
Postdoc position responsibilities will include:
- Conduct epidemiological and statistical analyses of large complex datasets
- Develop final publishable-quality tables and figures for inclusion in research manuscripts
- Write and clearly document research code to clean, maintain, and analyze datasets
- Manage data-related aspects of research projects
- Lead and assist with the development of research manuscripts
- Assist with the development of grant applications
- The postdoctoral associate may mentor students in the research group and will work with collaborators at other institutions (nationally and internationally)
Requirements:
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
- PhD in Epidemiology, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Public Health, Economics or related computational field.
- Demonstrated experience in epidemiological methods, preferably using national mortality datasets and/or case-crossover analyses, and have a promising publication record.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis of large data sets, machine learning, data visualization, and a high level of independence with a publication record to support these skills
- Excellent written and communication skills, including scientific writing and a publication record reflecting a high level of independence
- Experience in the management of research, scientific, or academic projects
- Experience in writing research code in collaborative settings using languages such as R and Python
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
- Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and meticulous and consistent follow through on projects
- Able to obtain Census Bureau’s Sworn Security Status security clearance, including any citizenship and residency requirements
- Willingness to be based in Ithaca, NY
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Open Science practices, particularly Registered Reports
- Experience with climate-related and/or National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) mortality data
- Experience incorporating measures of social vulnerability into epidemiological analyses
- Existing Sworn Security Status security clearance
Salary and Benefits: Salary Range: $63,480 -$65,000. This position is
eligible for Contract college benefits.
If you have any questions about the position, please email Andrea
Kutsup (peh-chair-asst@cornell.edu) for more details.
- To apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32637 and submit a
- resume/CV with references and their contact information, as well as a
- paragraph on your unique experiences that would make you suitable for
- the position (can be formatted as a cover letter). Applications will
- be reviewed and received, and the position will remain open until
- filled.
- Offers higher than the published salary range might be considered to
- meet unique circumstances, qualifications, academic discipline, and
- experience.
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.