Cornell University Research Associate

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Cornell University
City: 
Ithaca
State/Province: 
New York
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Research Associate - Extrasolar Planet Characterization
Research Associate Position: - Four Openings
Extrasolar Planet Characterization

The Exoplanet team at the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University is seeking Research Associate scholars to work on Characterization of exoplanets, from interior models, over Habitable Zone calculations in 1D and 3D, Mini to Super-Earth atmosphere with Earth-like and non-Earth like atmosphere composition models and the effect of life and extremophiles on the planet's atmosphere. These positions are part of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, an interdisciplinary institute consisting of 24 faculty members from 11 departments, focused on the search for life inside and outside our own Solar System. The successful candidates will work primarily with Professor Lisa Kaltenegger, Founding Director of the Institute, TESS Science CO-I, and NIRISS Science team member. There is considerable latitude in the science program that can be pursued.

The position is for one year, with continuation for two more year contingent upon funding and performance. The nominal starting date is autumn 2017 and is negotiable.

 

Applicants should submit a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, and a research proposal (1-3 pages) all in a single pdf file, to Ms. Lynda Sovocool at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. (Please note "CSI Exoplanet Research Associate" in the subject heading.)  They should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address (Please note the applicant's name in the subject heading). All materials should be received by November 10, 2016. Later applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Benefit information can be reviewed at:  https://www.hr.cornell.edu/benefits/

 

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.

Included Benefits: 

Benefit information can be reviewed at: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/benefits/

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Lynda M. Sovocool
Title: 
Finance and Human Resource Manager
Institution/Company: 
Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science
Street Line 1: 
106 Space Sciences
Street Line 2: 
City: 
Ithaca
State/Province: 
New York
Zip/Postal Code: 
14853
Country: 
United States
Phone: 
6072554342
FAX: 
607-255-3433
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