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Research Associate - Ecology

Cornell University, Lab of Ornithology

Ithaca, New York

Job Type Permanent
Salary $80,000 - $82,000 per year
Deadline Mar 09, 2026
Experience 2 - 6 years

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Center for Engagement in Science & Nature seeks a creative, collaborative scientist with experience in analyzing and publishing with “big data.” The successful candidate will contribute to cross-disciplinary research utilizing the Cornell Lab’s extensive biological data sets. The position provides the opportunity for collaboration with the global scientific community, as well as opportunities to engage a talented pool of students from Cornell University. 

PhD in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, biology, data science, natural resources, behavioral ecology) with extensive knowledge of research and literature in avian ecology. Strong record of publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Proven success in mentoring undergraduate research. Mastery of R, strong documentation skills, and willingness to collaborate in the GitHub ecosystem are required. 

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Category Ecology
Tags Ornithology