Applied Insect Chemist

Tenure-track assistant professorship in Applied Insect Chemistry in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, based at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY (70% research, 30% extension). The appointee will build an internationally recognised research programme in insect chemical biology and pest management, using chemical, behavioural or toxicological approaches to study interactions between agriculturally relevant insects and plants, supported by field evaluations and developed into control strategies for New York specialty crops.

The extension programme translates research into pest monitoring and management tools. The anticipated start is August 1, 2027, with a nine-month base salary range of $90,000 to $135,000. Applications received by December 13, 2026 (11:59 pm EST) receive full consideration; applications are accepted until the position is filled.

PhD in chemistry, biology or an agricultural discipline with a strong biological chemistry and entomology background, and working knowledge of methods and instrumentation for collecting and analysing entomological, botanical and agricultural compounds. Application: cover letter, CV, research statement, extension statement, three publications and three references.