Assistant/Associate Professor - Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Assistant/Associate Professor - Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University Tenure-track Location: Ithaca, NY. The academic home for this position is the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.  The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement at the assistant/associate professor level. The CALS Roadmap to 2050 spearheads the "solutions century" by collaborating across the university, our network of partners, and diverse communities to coalesce around the world’s leading challenges. We connect across all of New York state and the world to enliven our innovation ecosystem, connecting local to global programs in the form of new collaborations and basic discoveries.  The successful candidate will lead an internationally recognized breeding and genetics program to bridge fundamental and applied plant science with a focus on small grains variety development. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate genomic engineering and new data-driven and artificial intelligence models, methods and/or tools for high throughput phenotyping into plant breeding pipelines.  Concentration on small grains including wheat, oats, barley and related species is critical for New York’s farming and craft brewing industries and would leverage Cornell’s world class small grains breeding program and germplasm resources. The individual will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, release improved cultivars, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and research training. Responsibilities: This position has an effort split of 60% research and 40% teaching. Research (60%) – The successful candidate may engage in transdisciplinary research integrating molecular, ecophysiological, and crop-level sciences to drive innovation. Abundant opportunities exist to collaborate with Cornell's Initiative for Digital Agriculture () and partner with colleagues having expertise in genomics, robotics, high throughput phenotyping, genomic selection strategies, metagenomics, animal nutrition, and microbiome research. Resources are available for high performance computing and genome-scale analyses through the Biotechnology Resource Center core facilities, and plant genome editing services are available on campus. Teaching (40%) – Expectations for teaching at the 40% level typically include teaching 6-8 credits annually. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver an existing course, PLSCI 4080/6080 Methods of Plant Breeding Laboratory , create another course on advanced plant breeding methods and contribute to the development of a team taught undergraduate introductory course related to plant breeding and grains in the food system. Dedicated and thoughtful mentorship and academic advising of graduate and undergraduate students is highly valued and a core expectation for this position. Department Affiliation: The successful candidate will be a tenure-line faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will be based in the School of Integrative Plant Science with the option to join any of the five sections (Plant Biology, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil and Crop Sciences, or Horticulture).  A mentoring program will support the personal and professional development of the new faculty member, providing advocacy, guidance, and assistance. Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required in plant breeding, plant genetics/genomics or related discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups, other researchers in interdisciplinary inquiry, attract extramural support and lead an innovative research/ breeding program. Postdoctoral and/or other relevant experience is desirable, with experience preferred in relevant teaching, student advising, and research. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Applications and Starting Date: The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2026, or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit (1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, (4) a teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, (5) copies of four relevant publications, (6) names and contact information for three references, and (7) unofficial transcripts. Materials should be submitted online to: . Applications received by September 15, 2025 , will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This is an in-person position. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to within commuting distance of Ithaca, NY. Relocation assistance may be provided. Finalists for this position will be asked to sign an affidavit that they have not been found to have violated employer policies at their previous institutions. Inquiries may be directed to: Kelly Robbins, Search Committee Chair Plant Breeding and Genetics- School of Integrative Plant Science Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 Email: [email protected] In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Law, the annual base salary range for this assistant professor position is $90,000 - $135,000 and associate professor position is $110,000 - $170,000. This pay range represents base pay (for 9 months). Cornell University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. The new faculty member will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Ithaca, New York. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant 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. Cornell’s regional and global presence includes state-wide Cornell Cooperative Extension programs and offices in all counties and boroughs, global partnerships with institutions and communities engaged in life-changing research and education, the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, and the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. With a founding principle of “…any person…any study,” Cornell is an equal opportunity employer .
Posted 2025-08-07

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