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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Location
Ithaca, NY
Job Type
Full Time
Experience
Early Career
Compensation
USD $ 2,167-2,700 per year
Posted
Nov 7, 2026

Job Summary

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University invites applications for two Professor positions. We seek candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level whose research interests and plans align with the mission and thematic focus of DNS. Research within DNS is organized around four thematic areas: Nutrition for Maternal and Child Health; Nutrition for Metabolic Health; Nutrition for Public Health and Health Equity; and Nutrition for Precision Health. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise spans multiple domains and who are committed to translational nutrition research, such as bridging behavioral research with community implementation and public health impact, connecting molecular mechanisms with human physiology and health, or the application of data science methods to nutrition. Candidates who are working at the intersection of nutrition with other fields are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should have a track record of high-quality research commensurate with rank. Candidates are expected to maintain a strong extramurally funded research program, supervise PhD students, and teach and coordinate courses in nutrition or related topics at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Qualifications

● A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD/PhD) in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, medicine, or a related biomedical field ● Commensurate with rank, demonstrated research excellence supported by a record of publication in the field and (potential for) strong externally funded research program ● Interest in building academic linkages within the Division of Nutritional Sciences’ program areas, and with other departments and centers throughout the University ● A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

Impact Areas

Food and Public Health
Food Equity and Justice
Food and Climate

Skill Categories

Research and Analysis
Education
Program and Project Management

Key Information

The role involves research and teaching in nutritional sciences, explicitly connecting to public health, health equity, and population-level nutritional interventions, which are central to food systems and food security.