Cornell University · 5 hours ago
CALS- Research Support Specialist IV- Lead Computational Scientist- Animal Science (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCornell University is a leading institution focused on purpose-driven science and education. They are seeking a Lead Computational Scientist to support a research program on sustainability assessment of food and agricultural systems, leading the development and maintenance of software models and providing technical support and training.
BiotechnologyEducationHealthcareHigher EducationMedicalUniversities
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of the codebase for the City Food Policy Project food commodity model
Develop software integrations for integrated assessment models used to evaluate the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of livestock production systems
Conduct research software design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and ensure code compatibility across platforms
Design and utilize databases; perform user needs analysis and provide technical support
Conduct code reviews and train staff and students on modern coding standards
Contribute to scholarly publications, grant proposals, and research reports
Qualification
Required
Master's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination
Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R
Experience building and applying research models with teams
Experience working with database systems
Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines, DevOps practices, and agile development methodologies
Experience collaborating within team-based development environments using platforms such as GitHub, Slack, and other code sharing and project management tools
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities
Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Preferred
PhD in Computer Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, or a related field; with 5–7 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated record of scholarly publications and experience supporting research projects, including data analysis and grant development
Experience with computational and analytical modeling approaches, such as agent-based modeling, statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, process and biophysical modeling, econometric methods, and data visualization
Familiarity with systems thinking and system dynamics modeling frameworks
Experience working with cloud-based computing platforms
Proficiency or working familiarity with programming languages and technologies such as JavaScript, ASP/.NET, PHP, SQL, and Java
Experience supporting or working with food system models
Benefits
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Cornell University
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York.
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Funding
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David Lesser
Co-Founder: Cornell Tech—Future Founders Club
Emily Ehsan
Co-Founder and Secretary of Rho Psi Eta Professional Healthcare Sorority
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