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Announcement of Small Grains Breeder Jobs 2025 at Cornell University, The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement at the assistant/associate professor level. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University will be hiring a “Small Grains Breeder” in the Plant Breeding and Genetics Section of SIPS.

Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University is an in-person position. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to within commuting distance of Ithaca, NY. Relocation assistance may be provided. Finalists for this position will be asked to sign an affidavit that they have not been found to have violated employer policies at their previous institutions.

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The successful candidate will lead an internationally recognized breeding and genetics program to bridge fundamental and applied plant science with a focus on small grains variety development. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate genomic engineering and new data-driven and artificial intelligence models, methods and/or tools for high throughput Phenotyping into plant breeding pipelines.

Concentration on small grains including wheat, oats, barley and related species is critical for New York’s farming and craft brewing industries and would leverage Cornell’s world class small grains breeding program and germplasm resources. The individual will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, release improved cultivars, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and research training.

Small Grain Breeder Job Overview:

• Post ID: 29858
• Post Title: Genome and Phenome Engineering for Small Grains Improvement
• Post Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
• Post Location: Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
• Research Areas: Plant Science / Plant Breeding / Alfalfa, Barley & Wheat
• Last Date to Apply: 2025/10/03

Details of Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University:

Posted date	30-08-2025
Sector	Private
Job type	Full Time
Salary	$4,000- $6,000
Education	PhD degree
Job Location	Ithaca, New York
Postal Code	14853
Hiring Organization	College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell University
Last Date to Apply	October 03, 2025
Job Status	ON
No. of Vacancies	01
Organization Street Address	Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America

Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University Responsibilities:

Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University has an effort split of 60% research and 40% teaching.

Research (60%) – The successful candidate may engage in trans disciplinary research integrating molecular, Eco physiological, and crop-level sciences to drive innovation. Abundant opportunities exist to collaborate with Cornell’s Initiative for Digital Agriculture (https://www.digitalagriculture.cornell.edu/) and partner with colleagues having expertise in genomics, robotics, high throughput Phenotyping, genomic selection strategies, metagenomics, animal nutrition, and micro biome research.

Resources are available for high performance computing and genome-scale analyses through the Biotechnology Resource Center core facilities and plant genome editing services are available on campus.

Teaching (40%) – Expectations for teaching at the 40% level typically includes teaching 6-8 credits annually. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver an existing course, PLSCI 4080/6080 Methods of Plant Breeding Laboratory, create another course on advanced plant breeding methods and contribute to the development of a team taught undergraduate introductory course related to plant breeding and grains in the food system. Dedicated and thoughtful mentorship and academic advising of graduate and undergraduate students is highly valued and a core expectation for this position.

Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University Advertisement:

Department Affiliation:

The successful candidate will be a tenure-line faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will be based in the School of Integrative Plant Science with the option to join any of the five sections (Plant Biology, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil and Crop Sciences, or Horticulture). A mentoring program will support the personal and professional development of the new faculty member, providing advocacy, guidance, and assistance.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. is required in plant breeding, plant genetics/genomics or related discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups, other researchers in interdisciplinary inquiry, attract extramural support and lead an innovative research/ breeding program. Postdoctoral and/or other relevant experience is desirable, with experience preferred in relevant teaching, student advising, and research. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

Required Documents for Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Copies of 4 relevant publications
• Unofficial University Transcripts
• Three references

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria;

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

How to Apply for Small Grains Breeder Job 2025 at Cornell University?

• All interested individuals should apply online through the following given apply button by clicking on it.
• Apply here; https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29858
• For quires contact with Kelly Robbins, Search Committee Chair
• Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics- School of Integrative Plant Science
• Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
• Email: krr73@cornell.edu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this a remote work position?
A: No, this is an in-person position. The successful candidate is expected to relocate to within commuting distance of Ithaca, New York. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Q2: What is the application deadline?
A: The deadline to apply for this position is October 3, 2025. All application materials must be submitted by this date.

Q3: What specific small grains will the breeder work on?
A: The program will focus on small grains critical to New York State, including wheat, oats, barley, and related species.

Q4: What is the effort split between research and teaching?
A: The position is structured as 60% research and 40% teaching. The teaching load typically translates to teaching 6-8 credits per year.

Q5: What is the salary for this position?
A: The hiring salary is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering prior relevant experience, education level, academic discipline, and unique skills. The figure mentioned in the announcement ($4,000-$6,000) appears to be a monthly estimate for a 9-month academic salary. The actual annual salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Q6: I am finishing my Ph.D. soon. Am I eligible to apply?
A: Yes, a Ph.D. is required, and candidates who are near completion of their doctorate are encouraged to apply. However, postdoctoral or other relevant professional experience is considered desirable.

Q7: Who should I contact if I have questions about my application?
A: For questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Kelly Robbins, at krr73@cornell.edu.

Q8: Is this website the official application portal?
A: No, this site is for informational purposes only. The only official way to apply is through Cornell University’s portal on Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29858