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Senior Research Associate -Located at Cornell Biological Field Station Bridgepor
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Senior Research Associate – Cornell Biological Field Station, Bridgeport, NY
College Description:
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: achieving next‑generation scientific breakthroughs, ensuring a fundamental right to nutritious food and a healthy environment, and supporting local communities for a prosperous future worldwide.
Department and Unit Description:
The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment is a center for fisheries research. The department is part of the School for Sustainable Development and the Environment and hosts the Environment and Sustainability major. The Cornell Biological Field Station (CBFS) is an internationally renowned center for fisheries and aquatic research located on the shore of Oneida Lake. The person in this position will lead the fisheries program at CBFS, continuing our 70‑year collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Fisheries (NYSDEC).
Job Description:
We seek an individual with the ability to develop and lead a strong research program in fish ecology and fisheries management with funding from NYSDEC. The incumbent will conduct research on issues associated with warm‑water fisheries management in New York State, with a focus on Oneida Lake. Responsibilities include:
Develop and conduct research projects on Oneida Lake and other fisheries across New York State.
Collaborate with NYSDEC fisheries managers and Cornell scientists, participate in working groups, field activities, analysis of fisheries data, and technical consultation.
Co‑lead the NYSDEC‑funded warm‑water fisheries research grant and serve as the primary contact between NYSDEC and CBFS.
Supervise field and laboratory personnel working on NYSDEC‑funded projects at CBFS.
Prepare reports and white papers for NYSDEC, contribute to the peer‑reviewed literature, and support future grant applications.
Maintain frequent travel to Ithaca campus for departmental activities and graduate student supervision.
Term of Position:
Full‑time position located at the Cornell Biological Field Station by Oneida Lake in Bridgeport, NY. Initial appointment term is one year and renewable depending on funding and performance. Frequent travel to Ithaca campus is expected.
Anticipated Division of Time:
Research 80% – Outreach/Service 20%.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in fish ecology, fisheries management, or aquatic ecology.
In‑depth knowledge of freshwater fisheries management.
Demonstrated ability to design research, interpret data, and write grants, reports, and peer‑reviewed articles.
Effective communication with academics, agencies (especially NYSDEC), and the public.
Valid driver’s license and registration with Agile/Fleet Commander.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years’ experience supervising field and laboratory personnel.
Experience working with fisheries management agencies.
Experience with quantitative fisheries methods.
Database management and/or analysis of large datasets.
Various field sampling methods.
Food web ecology and modeling.
Supervision Exercised:
The incumbent will supervise research support specialists, research technicians, undergraduate student interns, and graduate students. Outreach activities associated with New York fisheries and service related to CBFS administration, field classes, and the CBFS intern program are also expected.
Salary:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Cornell offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit CV, letter of interest, research statement, and contact information for three references via Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31352. For questions, email lgr1@cornell.edu.
EEO Statement:
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subject to prohibited discrimination involving race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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: achieving next‑generation scientific breakthroughs, ensuring a fundamental right to nutritious food and a healthy environment, and supporting local communities for a prosperous future worldwide.
Department and Unit Description:
The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment is a center for fisheries research. The department is part of the School for Sustainable Development and the Environment and hosts the Environment and Sustainability major. The Cornell Biological Field Station (CBFS) is an internationally renowned center for fisheries and aquatic research located on the shore of Oneida Lake. The person in this position will lead the fisheries program at CBFS, continuing our 70‑year collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Fisheries (NYSDEC).
Job Description:
We seek an individual with the ability to develop and lead a strong research program in fish ecology and fisheries management with funding from NYSDEC. The incumbent will conduct research on issues associated with warm‑water fisheries management in New York State, with a focus on Oneida Lake. Responsibilities include:
Develop and conduct research projects on Oneida Lake and other fisheries across New York State.
Collaborate with NYSDEC fisheries managers and Cornell scientists, participate in working groups, field activities, analysis of fisheries data, and technical consultation.
Co‑lead the NYSDEC‑funded warm‑water fisheries research grant and serve as the primary contact between NYSDEC and CBFS.
Supervise field and laboratory personnel working on NYSDEC‑funded projects at CBFS.
Prepare reports and white papers for NYSDEC, contribute to the peer‑reviewed literature, and support future grant applications.
Maintain frequent travel to Ithaca campus for departmental activities and graduate student supervision.
Term of Position:
Full‑time position located at the Cornell Biological Field Station by Oneida Lake in Bridgeport, NY. Initial appointment term is one year and renewable depending on funding and performance. Frequent travel to Ithaca campus is expected.
Anticipated Division of Time:
Research 80% – Outreach/Service 20%.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in fish ecology, fisheries management, or aquatic ecology.
In‑depth knowledge of freshwater fisheries management.
Demonstrated ability to design research, interpret data, and write grants, reports, and peer‑reviewed articles.
Effective communication with academics, agencies (especially NYSDEC), and the public.
Valid driver’s license and registration with Agile/Fleet Commander.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years’ experience supervising field and laboratory personnel.
Experience working with fisheries management agencies.
Experience with quantitative fisheries methods.
Database management and/or analysis of large datasets.
Various field sampling methods.
Food web ecology and modeling.
Supervision Exercised:
The incumbent will supervise research support specialists, research technicians, undergraduate student interns, and graduate students. Outreach activities associated with New York fisheries and service related to CBFS administration, field classes, and the CBFS intern program are also expected.
Salary:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Cornell offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit CV, letter of interest, research statement, and contact information for three references via Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31352. For questions, email lgr1@cornell.edu.
EEO Statement:
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subject to prohibited discrimination involving race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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