Research Associate - Food System ModelerZymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc • Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Research Associate - Food System Modeler
Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc
- Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
- Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
À propos
Position Function
This position is part of a research program on sustainability assessments of global livestock and food systems. This role requires an experienced scientist and/or programmer to use models in researching the impacts of food policy, supply chain practices, human behavior, and farm management on the sustainability of food and agricultural systems. This individual will be required to lead the ongoing development and deployment of the City Food Policy Project food system model. They will also lead development of software integrations for use in life cycle assessments, dynamic system models of livestock production, and environmental impact models and methods. Responsibilities include model design, analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting; ensuring code meets industry standards and is compatible across platforms; participating in database design and utilization; communicating with users for needs analysis and providing resolution for software and research systems; training staff/students on modern coding standards and best practices; completing code reviews; and providing technical support for data analyses and visualization. They will mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in research in the lab. The individual will be expected to contribute to scholarly publications and grant proposals, and prepare research reports.
Individual can work remote from within the US, however there will be 1‑3 trips to the Ithaca campus per year for activities such as a quick start workshop with one of the lab’s models for new graduate/undergraduate students working in the lab.
Anticipated Division of Time
Research – 90% Mentoring – 10%
Requirements
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, or relevant field and/or experience conducting similar work
Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R) and database systems
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and agile development
Experience collaborating with teams using GitHub, Slack, and other code development, sharing, and project management platforms
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS drivers’ license and be cleared to drive for university business and register with Agile/Fleet Commander
Preferred
Record of scholarly publications and experience supporting research projects, including data analysis and grant preparation
Experience with agent‑based models, statistical methods, artificial intelligence, process modeling, and data visualization
Experience working in teams with people from various socioeconomic, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds
Familiarity with system dynamics models
Experience with cloud platforms
Familiarity with programming languages such as JavaScript, ASP/.NET, PHP, SQL, Java, and related technologies
Supervision Exercised
This position will not formally supervise others but will
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31416.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring range for this title is $75,000 – $80,000.
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