2017年康奈尔大学招聘定量遗传学方向访问学者

Assistant/Associate Faculty Position in Quantitative Genetics and Statistical Genomics, School of Integrative Plant Science, Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University

The School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University is seeking applicants for a 9 month tenure track position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Genetics and Statistical Genomics in the Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics, with research and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate is expected to conduct an innovative, externally funded, and collaborative molecular plant breeding program focusing on plant adaptation to climate change, agricultural ecosystem function, and / or global agriculture productivity through the use of quantitative methods and statistical modeling. The use and development of cutting-edge genomics, computational biology, and / or systems biology tools and the development of genetic stocks, germplasm, or varieties that provide solutions to challenges is expected. The successful candidate will teach two courses in quantitative methods related to plant breeding, and contribute to specialized teaching modules, seminars, and team-taught courses as well as guide student research and learning in plant breeding, genetics, biological statistics, and computational biology. This position will be 60% research and 40% teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Plant Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, or related discipline, demonstrated ability to excel in a multi?disciplinary and multi?cultural setting, and an excellent publication record are required. Prerred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, successful collaborative experience, and ability to communicate fectively with diverse groups, including students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

学校简介：

康奈尔大学 Cornell University是一所位于美国纽约州伊萨卡的私立研究型大学，另有两所分校位于纽约市和卡塔尔教育城，是著名的常春藤盟校成员。康奈尔大学由埃兹拉·康奈尔和安德鲁·迪克森·怀特于1865年所建立，为八个常春藤盟校中唯一一所在美国独立战争后创办的。康奈尔大学有七个本科生学院和七个研究生学院。根据《普林斯顿评论》，康奈尔大学与斯坦福大学、麻省理工学院、芝加哥大学、俄勒冈州立大学?、加州理工学院、加州大学洛杉矶分校、加州大学伯克利分校一同被誉为美国工程科技界的学术领袖。