Assistant / Associate Professor in Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY, USA

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment welcomes
applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position in
aquatic ecology and fisheries science at the level of Assistant or
Associate Professor. The position will entail 50% research and 50%
teaching. Responsibilities will center around research complemented by
teaching and mentoring within the Department of Natural Resources and the
Environment (DNRE). DNRE is a leader of sustainability science within
the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS); our collective
expertise in the natural and social sciences is paired with vigorous
traditions of non-academic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. We
seek to build upon existing strengths in aquatic ecology and ecosystem
management within DNRE and other Cornell units by hiring a researcher
interested in leveraging both field expertise and regionally collected
long-term data resources.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally
recognized research program that attracts external funding to advance
freshwater science and improve the management of lake ecosystems. Research
will be based primarily in regional freshwater systems including work
at the Cornell Biological Field Station (CBFS). The Station sits on the
shore of Oneida Lake, and its research facilities enable field sampling,
controlled experiments at multiple scales, and analysis of a wide variety
of sample types. CBFS continues to build upon its globally notable data
assets, including 65+ years of limnological and fish community data from
Oneida Lake, and annual lower trophic data from Lake Ontario (since
1995) and the other four Laurentian Great Lakes (since 2012). These
long-term data are well suited for connecting the physical, chemical,
and biological dynamics of lake ecosystems with climate drivers, land
cover change, and societal outcomes (fisheries, harmful algal blooms,
recreational opportunities). For decades, CBFS has been a focal point
for collaboration between Cornell and the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), creating opportunities for
innovative management experiments, professional development of agency
staff, and translation of knowledge to inform fisheries management
decisions. There are also ample opportunities to synergize with Cornell
researchers associated with the Adirondack Fishery Research Program,
the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and the Center
for Conservation Social Sciences.

Outstanding research scholarship is expected, as is excellence in and
commitment to teaching, translation of knowledge, advising, and inclusive
mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. We seek colleagues with
a record demonstrating success and/or promise across all these areas,
and who will be supported by and contribute to a vibrant culture of
inclusive excellence at Cornell. As such, candidates are expected to
engage in service and leadership activities within the department, the
college and university, and relevant professional societies. We welcome
candidates who understand the barriers facing marginalized identities
who are underrepresented in academia, the classroom, and higher education
careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background). We
encourage applications from candidates who have experience in building an
equitable and diverse scholarly environment through teaching, mentoring,
research, outreach, life experiences, and/or service.

Applications received by January 20, 2025 will be given full
consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Full posting available here:
https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/recruiting/facultyview.cfm?posting_id=_JOB_POSTING-3-90230

nt246@cornell.edu

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