Postdoc: Next-Gen Diagnostics & Bioinformatics

1000scholars; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Diel Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance next-generation diagnostics for Livestock pathogens. The role focuses on AmpliSeq multiplex assays and bioinformatics pipelines, with collaboration across Cornell and external labs.

A DVM or PhD is required, with strong wet-lab and computational skills. Start date negotiable; position is for one year with renewal options.

Qualifications

• DVM or PhD required; strong wet-lab and computational skills.
• Experience in diagnostic assay development, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation disease panel-based diagnostics.
• Create AmpliSeq based multiplex assays and associated workflows.
• Develop rapid pathogen detection pipelines and collaborate across labs.

Skills

Diagnostic assay development

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics pipeline development

Independent work

Leadership

Communication & teamwork

Education

DVM or PhD

Tools

Bioinformatics software

Job description

Cornell University’s Diel Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance next-generation diagnostics for Livestock pathogens. The role focuses on AmpliSeq multiplex assays and bioinformatics pipelines, with collaboration across Cornell and external labs.

A DVM or PhD is required, with strong wet-lab and computational skills. Start date negotiable; position is for one year with renewal options.