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Faculty Position in Mammalian Epigenetics and Genome Biology

The Baker Institute for Animal Health at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor or early-stage Associate Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D., D.V.M., M.D., or equivalent degree and will utilize cutting-edge mammalian epigenetics and/or genome-wide approaches to investigate important questions in biomedical research that impact animal and human health. Priority will be given to scientists with the potential to develop competitive programs addressing questions pertaining to mammalian epigenetics and genome biology, with applications in cancer, stem cell, developmental or reproductive biology. Successful candidates will be expected to have or develop, extramurally funded research programs and to contribute to professional (DVM) and graduate education. 

The Baker Institute has a distinguished record of discovery in areas benefiting both companion animal and human health, with active programs in reproductive biology, genetics, cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Faculty at Cornell University and the College of Veterinary Medicine have strong collaborative ties with Weill Cornell Medical School in New York City and have also advanced a campus-wide Life Sciences Initiative, a Center for Vertebrate Genomics, and programs in comparative cancer and stem cell biology. The Institute offers competitive start-up packages and modern laboratory facilities in a supportive, interactive research environment. Questions about the search or search process may be directed to Dr. Scott Coonrod, Epigenetics Search Chair, or Shelagh Johnston, Search Administrator at bakergenetics@cornell.edu. 

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