Post Doctoral Associate | Cornell University - Military Veterans

Post Doctoral Associate The Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship in Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work with Assistant Professor Matthew MacLachlan on the economics of animal health and veterinary medicine. This fellow will contribute to topics including food systems, consumer behavior, and labor market dynamics. The College of Veterinary Medicine includes over 600 students (including a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees), over 200 faculty, and almost 600 staff. The College is committed to advancing the field of veterinary medicine through unparalleled applied, basic, and translational research. Innovative, student-centered curricula are delivered in a $92 million state-of-the-art educational facility opened in 2018. The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management is a shared School between the SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The SC Johnson College of Business includes 3,200 students, over 200 faculty, and over 500 staff. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences encompasses a similar number of students and faculty, emphasizing agricultural and life sciences. The Dyson School houses a top-ranked undergraduate business program and graduate programs that award PhD, MS, and MPS degrees in applied economics. Pre-existing research relationships in agribusiness exist between the Dyson School and the College of Veterinary Medicine and will be expanded under the Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship. Faculty members in the Dyson School also frequently collaborate with colleagues in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Natural Resources, the New York City Tech campus, and other units on campus. Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to contribute to ongoing research through data acquisition and management, econometric analysis, writing, and dissemination of results. The candidate is expected to publish in leading scholarly journals in veterinary medicine, economics, management, or multidisciplinary journals. Presentations to academic audiences, as well as the Center's stakeholders, are expected. Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in agricultural or applied economics, economics, or a related field before the start date. Preference may be given to individuals with a strong background in time-series statistics or econometrics, the economics of consumer behavior, production economics, industrial organization, or marketing. Fluency in econometric software (e.g., R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python) is strongly preferred. This is a one-year full-time appointment with the potential for extension contingent upon successful performance. The salary range for this position is $61,008 to $72,000, depending on qualifications and experience. For questions regarding this position, please contact Matthew MacLachlan at mjm756@cornell.edu or Marisa Paradise at mjp352@Cornell.edu. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great workplace. 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. 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 new Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. Cornell University is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. The university actively seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples with its Dual Career program and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium that assists with dual career searches. Pay Range: $61,008.00 - $87,000.00 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 Unique applicable skills. Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: 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. 2024-11-21