Dairy Environmental Model Support Specialist, Department of Animal Science; Ithaca, New York

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Dairy Environmental Model Support Specialist

Extension Support Specialist II

Band F - Exempt
Department of Animal Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

Department/Position Summary

The Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the biology and management of food, laboratory, and companion animal species. Our research programs advance our understanding of animal biology and address local and global issues facing animal industries today. Our goals are to discover and develop new techniques and information to benefit animals, agriculture, and human health. The Department’s 16 faculty members, many internationally recognized, have diverse interests in animal management, breeding, genetics, physiology, nutrition, and growth biology.

PRO-DAIRY, administratively housed in the Department of Animal Science, is Cornell CALS’ flagship applied research and educational program focused on the dairy industry at the farm level. PRO-DAIRY programs span from Farm Business Management to Environmental Stewardship to Dairy Herd Management to Dairy Youth Programs.

For 30 years PRO-DAIRY has linked New York’s dairy farmers and agribusiness professionals to critical research and resources, giving them the information they need to build and manage robust businesses. PRO-DAIRY’s contributions to educational programming and applied research have helped New York farmers continue to lead in milk production and remain among the top dairy states. According to national agriculture statistics, New York has been a national leader in dairy growth for the past 10 years. Through its research, discussion groups, educational programs, financial analysis, websites, publications and personal contacts, the Cornell University based program reaches thousands of dairy professionals annually.

The Dairy Environmental Model Support Specialist will provide support for the development, maintenance, and deployment of cattle- and whole-farm-based models that assess and identify opportunities to mitigate the environmental impact of dairy production. Primary models of focus include the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) and the Ruminant Farm Systems Model (RuFaS). The incumbent will work closely with the leaders of these modeling efforts and their research teams.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience in field, research, extension, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven demonstrated ability to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work successfully independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people, including but not limited to faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to adapt to the concepts of data systems, systems thinking and/or software deployment
• Ability to advise and maintain version control of models and data systems
• Must be proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Some experience with a computer programming language (e.g., R, Python, C, Java)
• Visual concentration and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material in a professional manner.
• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
• Knowledge of agriculture and the dairy industry.

Preferred Qualifications

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

• Master’s Degree in agriculture, engineering, or related field.
• Working experience in software development and application.
• Experience with software version control and management and maintenance of code repositories.
• Knowledge of server maintenance, database management, and APIs.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
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University Job Title:

Extension Supp Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,841.00 - $73,031.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

Number of Openings:

1

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2023-05-01