Natural Resources Job Board

The New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) at Cornell University has as its mission to improve the management of water resources in New York State and the nation. NYSWRI collaborates with regional, state, and national partners to increase awareness of emerging water resources issues and to develop and assess new water resource management approaches, technologies, and policies. NYSWRI connects water research and water management communities. 

Ecotoxicologist 

This position represents a partnership between the New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) and the Bureau of Ecosystem Health (BEH) in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Fish and Wildlife. The mission of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is to conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being. The Bureau of Ecosystem Health (BEH) in DEC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife safeguards New York’s fish and wildlife resources through the protection of environmental quality. 

The Ecotoxicologist will work with BEH on tasks related to the assessment of contaminant effects on fish and wildlife resources and development of ecological criteria and standards for contaminants in environmental media. Position responsibilities will fall within the following general categories: 

·       Guidance document and criteria creation & evaluation focused on environmental media, fish, and wildlife. 

·       Field sampling and associated risk analysis 

·       Reporting to ensure compliance with relevant agreements and requirements 

·       Representation of NYSWRI, Cornell, and project partners (BEH) 

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance cannot be provided for this position. 

Requirements / Qualifications 

 

Required Qualifications: 

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of biological, chemical or physical sciences, with an emphasis on ecology (preferred), natural resource management, or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination. 

·       Experience and/or training in ecotoxicology and environmental contaminants. 

·       Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to write technical documents. 

·       Must be able to demonstrate effective project management skills. 

·       A working familiarity with Microsoft Office suite is required. 

·       Ability to travel overnight within New York State and work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require. 

·       Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position (5-10% of monthly time) and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business. 

·       Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. 

·       Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

 

Application process   

Applicants should submit application materials through the Cornell Workday system at the following website link:
 
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/Research-Support-Specialist-II---Ecotoxicolgist----BEE_WDR-00049893-1




EEO Statement:

Cornell University's history of diversity and inclusion encourages all students, faculty and staff to support a diverse and inclusive university in which to work, study, teach, research and serve. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University 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 historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified disabled individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act have rights in the application process and in employment under federal law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

WRI recognizes that historically, the environmental sector has not been inclusive, and that environmental harm continues to disproportionately impact BIPOC and other marginalized communities. In an effort to address this legacy and its ongoing harms, we are interested in recruiting candidates from the most impacted frontline and fence lines communities and those from other backgrounds currently underrepresented in the environmental sector. BIPOC, women, TNBGNC individuals, those with disabilities, and individuals from other backgrounds underrepresented in the water and environmental sectors are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to reviewing your application!