OpenFieldCornell Postdoctoral Associate in Plant Breeding and Genetics
Postdoctoral research appointment within Cornell's School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS), developing genomic selection models and climate-resilient crop varieties to address global food security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Plant Genetics, Genomics, Agronomy, or Computational Biology awarded within the last 4 years.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications in crop genomics, CRISPR gene editing, or quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Postdoctoral Associate: $65,000 to $72,000/year plus Cornell health and retirement benefits
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; full-time salaried academic staff appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Open until filled)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cornell University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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