| Type of position | This is a MS graduate research assistant position at Cornell University. |
| Employer | Cornell University |
| Description of Employer | Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell’s far-flung global presence includes the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. Cornell faculty with agricultural research and extension appointments are based on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley, at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, and in the Niagara region of Western New York. We offer a rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and flexible work options. |
| Location | Ithaca, NY |
| Salary | ~43,326/yr |
| Benefits | Health insurance will be covered |
| Closing date of competition | December 1, 2023 |
| Date position available | Summer or Fall 2024 |
| Description of duties |
We are seeking highly motivated applicants interested in weed science to begin a MS program in Cornell CALS’s School of Integrative Plant Sciences. The selected student will be investigating multiple herbicide-resistant common waterhemp populations from New York. Specifically, the student will conduct greenhouse, laboratory, and field studies to describe the resistance profiles among populations and to develop integrated strategies for the management of multiple herbicide-resistant common waterhemp. The student will be co-advised by Dr. Vipan Kumar (Soil and Crop Sciences Section) and Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie (Horticulture Section at Cornell AgriTech) and will have the opportunity to be exposed to diverse cropping systems (i.e., field crops and specialty crops) and training experiences. The selected student will also get opportunity to engage with their peer cohort during Cornell agroecology group discussions where weed-science focused graduate students solicit advice regarding research methodology, experimental design, and data analysis and provide updates on their respective projects. The student will be expected to participate and present the research findings at regional and national weed science meetings as well as at local extension events. |
| Qualifications sought |
Applicants must be highly motivated with a strong (i) desire to learn applied aspects of weed science, (ii) written and oral communication skills, (iii) background in agronomy, weed science, and/or other related fields, and (iv) previous greenhouse/lab/field research experience. The selected student will be expected to acquire the NYS-DEC pesticide license and NYS driver’s license, and pass a background check if selected. |
| Contact for additional information | Dr. Vipan Kumar ([email protected]) & Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie ([email protected]) |
| Application procedure | |
| Submit what | Academic statement of purpose, Personal Statement, CV, transcripts, three support letters |
| Submit to | Apply here: http://bit.ly/Cornell_SCS |
| Additional Information | Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. |
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