Details
Posted: 08-Sep-23
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Research Support Specialist I - Johannes Lehmann's Lab
As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.
About SIPS:
The CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science (SIPS) encompasses five fields: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, and Soil and Crop Sciences. Combined there are 100+ faculty, ~200 undergraduate majors, 200+ graduate students in six fields, and 600+ other employees located in Ithaca, Geneva, and other satellite locations across New York State. The School offers the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in the Plant Sciences and is also home to the Agricultural Sciences major. School faculty also contribute to the Biology, Global Development, and Viticulture & Enology majors.
Program Statement/Description:
The Lehmann group works on soil biogeochemistry including pyrogenic carbon, nutrient cycles, and biochar.
Position Summary:
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Summary of position responsibilities:
The position is located in the Section of Soil and Crop Sciences within the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) at Cornell University. The incumbent will support research and development of pyrolysis and biochar, may conduct active research in collaboration with students, and will be responsible for some outreach activities. Research will include, but is not limited to, understanding mass and energy balances of pyrolysis bioenergy, biochar properties, system performance, and greenhouse gas emissions to provide information about opportunities to mitigate climate change, improve food security and reduce environmental pollution. Work will include gas, liquid and solid analyses using standard as well as advanced analytical equipment, programming, running and repairing modern pyrolysis plants and ensuring its regulatory compliance including relevant reporting.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Required Qualifications:
- BSc degree in engineering, biogeochemistry, materials handling or related discipline and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Practical skills in operating advanced pyrolysis equipment.
- Interest and experience in addressing environmental issues, climate change mitigation, food security, waste management and research bridging natural sciences and engineering.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to conduct an outreach program are needed.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc degree in engineering, biogeochemistry, materials handling or related discipline.
- Skills in systems modeling, data analysis in R, grant and publication writing.
University Job Title:
Research Support Spec I
Job Family:
Academic Support
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$58,660.00 - $62,270.00
Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid Remote
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Joan Olson
Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
Non-Union Positions
Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
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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.
2023-09-06
