Part Time Research Aide The Center for Precision Nutrition and Health

Job description

Cornell Human Ecology explores the complexity of human life.

We bring together a wide range of perspectives to understand the full context of the human experience and improve lives at every scale, from cells to society.

Our research and academic programs focus on the interaction of humans with their biological, economic, social and physical environments.

Using Cornell's far-reaching extension network and the college's translational research methods, we deliver our findings directly to communities and families, ensuring that our work reaches those who need it most.

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (the Division) plays a leading role in national and international nutrition research, teaching, and public engagement.

Focal areas for faculty research include precision nutrition, metabolism, lifecycle nutrition, microbiome, and nutrient interactions, food and nutrition systems, health equity, and social and behavioral nutrition.

Who We Are

The Center for Precision Nutrition and Health (CPNH/Center) in the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) and College of Human Ecology, is a multi-disciplinary center that integrates novel approaches in precision nutrition, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology to translate nutrition and health research to policy and practice to improve human health.

The Center is growing rapidly, with current annual operating funds of over $1.2M, federally sponsored research awards to date of $8.5M, and approximately 12 employees expected by the end of 2024.

What You Will Do

We are seeking part-time research assistants to join the CPNH team to assist with research projects in areas such as nutrition, infectious diseases, and maternal and child health.

**This is a fixed term appointment.

Applications for these part-time positions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Individuals may be fully on-site, or hybrid, or in some cases may work remotely in a U.S. State outside of New York State.

Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent on available funding, work, and successful performance.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship.

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