Assistant Professor - Bioresource Soil Science and Management
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Bioresource Soil Science and Management
School of Integrative Plant Science Cornell University
Position:Assistant Professor Tenuretrack.
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 9month fulltime tenuretrack position in Bioresource Soil Science and Management at the assistant professor level. The primary production that sustains human life begins and ends with the soil. Yet degradation of soil health caused by emerging contaminants and agricultural intensification threaten the sustainability of our production systems. Biomass residual resources such as food waste human and animal waste and other plant and animal materials are often decoupled from production sites resulting in degradation of soil health and reliance on chemical fertilizers to maintain fertility. Moreover this decoupling generates waste streams that promote eutrophication of inland and coastal waters. As we reduce fossil fuel usage and increase the circularity of materials flows there is a demand for research and education related to the management of bioresources in agricultural systems. Relevant research topics include: the effect of organic residuals on soil health and fertility assessing and mitigating risks caused by the presence of emerging contaminants in residuals applied to soil developing strategies for improving organics recycling and reuse. This position will serve as a bridge between bioresource producers and consumers while safeguarding our land water and air from the hazard of legacy contaminants and associated toxicological concerns.
The ideal candidate will be an applied soil scientist with expertise in soil chemistry or biogeochemistry who will investigate the science of biomass residual management including the identification and tracking of emerging contaminants. We are looking for a highly collaborative individual who will lead a research and extension program that investigates bioresiduals management in agricultural systems as well as inform policy essential to addressing multiple grand challenges for sustainability. The incumbent will serve as a critical resource and collaborator for faculty programs across Cornell University. The position requires expertise in biochemistry and analysis of bioresource materials and their interactions with soil plants water and air possibly in combination with geospatial and computational approaches. They will develop an innovative and cuttingedge research program with global reach that may operate with a regional and/or international focus as well as a strong and innovative extension program focused on NY State. An outstanding research scholarship is expected as is excellence in and commitment to extension/outreach serving New York State and beyond translation of knowledge and advising and mentoring of students. We seek a colleague with an outstanding record demonstrating success and promise across these areas and who will be supported by and contribute to a vibrant culture of inclusive excellence. Candidates are expected to engage in service and leadership activities within their section and school the college and university as well as relevant professional societies.
Responsibilities:
This position has an effort split of 60 research and 40 extension.
Research 60 The successful candidate is expected to include several key research areas: Sourcing and land application of bioresiduals with a focus on soil and environmental health including carbon and nutrient management; bioresource processing through the transformation of wastes (e.g. through pyrolysis compositing or other methods); emerging contaminants and emerging legacy chemicals such as PFAS microplastics pharmaceuticals pesticides and metals that can enter waste streams and accumulate within agroecosystems; and environmental fate and longterm impact of bioresource management on plants humans microbes and soils with general focus on New York Statebased concerns. We expect a research program that is supported by funding from entities that may include the USDA NSF DOE and NY State.
Extension 40 The successful candidate is expected to take a forwardlooking approach to support growing societal needs for bioresource sustainability in the context of circular economies. This extension program will have a major impact on both rural and urban constituencies in New York State since production processing and application of bioresources occur in both urban (e.g. biosolids food waste food industries yard waste urban growers) and rural (e.g. agricultural and food production) settings. Support is provided to agricultural and other diverse private and public stakeholders in New York State and beyond which produce organic waste that must be managed to prevent disease and degradation of environmental resources and processed into resources that promote human and animal health soil fertility and carbon storage or can be used as source materials for production of energy feed platform chemicals.
Department Affiliation: The successful candidate will be a tenureline faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences based on Cornells main campus in Ithaca NY. They will affiliate with a Section in the School of Integrative Plant Science. A mentoring program will support the personal and professional development of the new faculty member providing advocacy guidance and assistance. The candidate is expected to have a leadership role with the Cornell bioresource management community and associated funding programs.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in soil chemistry bio(geo)chemistry or microbiology or related sciences with an understanding of bioresiduals management. A strong interest and commitment to transdisciplinary research solutionfocused science and societal interactions are essential.
Applications and Starting Date: The anticipated starting date is July 1 2025 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 an extension/outreach statement outlining experience interests and goals 5 a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a standalone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how through research teaching service mentoring extension and/or outreach the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornells historical mission of any person any study 6 copies of four relevant publications 7 names and contact information for three references and 8 unofficial transcripts. Materials should be submitted online to: https://academicjobsonline/ajo/jobs/28150. Applications received by December 15 2024 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Prof. Enid Martinez Search Committee Chair
Soil and Crop Sciences School of Integrative Plant Science
Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853
CALS hiring range for position:
Assistant Professor: $9000 to $130000
Cornell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Support for startup costs will be available. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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