Biomedical Engineering: We believe that progress in biomedical engineering will increasingly rely on a quantitative understanding of the human body as an integrated system, and that this vision will guide the development of the discipline. Throughout our research and educational programs we seek relationships between molecular mechanisms and cellular dynamics, which, in turn, determine tissue and organ responses and the behavior of complete physiological systems. Developing quantitative relationships among phenomena that span these different scales is a key to the rational design of useful biomedical devices and therapies.

Individuals working in quantitative biomedical sciences and infection biology would fit well with our strategic research directions.

Biomedical Sciences: The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine is enthused to participate in recruitment of quantitative biomedical sciences faculty through Cornell’s FIRST program. BMS research faculty work in the areas of reproduction, cancer, physiology, stem cell biology and neurobiology, using mouse and cell culture models, as well as domestic species. Approaches rely primarily on genetics and quantitative genomics, however, many of our faculty also implement methods from immunology, biochemistry, and chemistry.

This summer, we will begin recruiting two tenure track faculty. At least one will be a reproductive biologist; the other will be working in any area that aligns with our broad interests in biomedical sciences.

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Cornell’s Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is a gateway to a wide variety of exciting possibilities. Chemical and biomolecular engineers have a significant role in formulating solutions to many of the world’s problems. Our graduates are involved in the production of food, pharmaceuticals, energy, electronics, innovative materials, and consumer products. They contribute markedly in research labs, government agencies, production facilities, research hospitals, and academic institutions.

We believe this symposium will give us a unique and important opportunity to meet and engage with emerging scholars in the bio-molecular side of our field, as well as support those that cross over with biomedical engineer, infection biology, and quantitative biomedical sciences.

Department of Entomology: We are committed to training the next generation of entomologists and disseminating our work through extension and outreach, and we are consistently ranked among the top programs for insect science in the world. Our cutting-edge research is leading to a better understanding of insect biology and diversity, to improve human and animal health and increase the sustainability of our food production and ecosystems. In addition, we actively work to make our department and the discipline of entomology diverse, equitable and inclusive. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the department.

Division of Nutritional Sciences: Nutrition and nutrition-related diseases are the leading cause of health disparities in the US and globally. The complex relationship of nutrition to health outcomes along with the Division’s excellence in work spanning from molecules to populations means that candidates with backgrounds across the health sciences, epidemiology, immunology, data science, artificial intelligence, health equity, medicine, among others can be a good fit and find a translational home and supportive community of scholars for their work.

Our specific focus is on Precision Nutrition for Health, and we will use this umbrella in our recruiting efforts to identify candidates who are positioned to contribute to this important area of research, including candidates who leverage big data approaches to investigate the role of nutrition in chronic disease risk.

Human Centered Design: HCD is dedicated to promoting a culture of interdisciplinary scholarship centered on human health with a special focus on under served populations when it comes to human centered innovation and scholarship. HCD is particularly committed to hiring a diverse cohort of new assistant professors who participate and contribute to the deep work on a climate of diversity, advancing scholarship in health equity and further contributing to our strength on trans-disciplinary and cross departmental partnerships with a human centered approach in design, medicine, engineering, public health, and specifically social clinical and behavioral sciences to improve lives.

In the interest of pursuing these objectives, the department is seeking to enhance its visibility and recruitment efforts to hire future assistant professors with scholarship in health equity, taking a trans-disciplinary and systems approach leading to innovation or real-world impact with a human-centered orientation.

Microbiology: Our faculty teach a wide portfolio of microbiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We also serve as the home department for the Graduate Field of Microbiology (with over 40 affiliated faculty members) and provide a center of expertise for numerous aspects of microbial biology. Research within our department is focused on prokaryotic molecular biology and environmental microbiology.

We are especially interested in identifying candidates working in the areas of either quantitative biomedical sciences or infection biology, both of which fall squarely within our department’s areas of interest.

Microbiology and Immunology: The Department of Microbiology and Immunology comprises an interactive faculty engaged in research in infectious disease and host immune response. We study a range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites, and other insults such as toxins. Our immunology interests stretch from understanding immune protection to vaccine development. We plan to hire at the assistant professor level in the area of infection biology and immunology.

Molecular Biology and Genetics: The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics engages in cutting-edge research, training, and teaching to solve basic questions in the life sciences and to apply biological knowledge to critical medical, agricultural and environmental problems. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of scientists, teachers, and communicators by providing research mentorship and classroom instruction in biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology and by initiating and participating in collaborative research across the Cornell campuses.

There is significant excitement and energy in the department for building relationships with emerging scholars research interests in the areas of quantitative biomedical sciences.