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🧬 Fully Funded Postdoctoral Position in Bioengineering & Precision Fermentation | Cornell University
Institution: Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department: Department of Food Science, Cornell AgriTech
Research Group: Dr. Ke Wang’s Research Group
📍 Location: Geneva, New York, USA
💼 Position Available: Fully Funded Postdoctoral Associate
🔬 Research Area: Bioengineering | Precision Fermentation | Metabolic Engineering | Alternative Proteins | Biomanufacturing | Molecular Biology | Circular Bioeconomy
The research group of Dr. Ke Wang in the Department of Food Science at Cornell AgriTech, Cornell University, is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join exciting collaborative research projects as a Postdoctoral Associate.
The position offers an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in bioengineering and precision fermentation, with projects focused on alternative proteins, biomanufacturing, and other emerging areas shaping the future of biotechnology and the circular bioeconomy.
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment. The position is fully funded through federal and state agencies in the United States.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Precision Fermentation
Conduct research focused on precision fermentation and its applications in developing innovative and sustainable biotechnology solutions.
The successful candidate will contribute to research projects exploring advanced approaches that can help shape the future of food biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
Bioengineering & Metabolic Engineering
Apply principles of bioengineering, metabolic engineering, chemical engineering, and molecular biology to address complex research questions and develop innovative biotechnological solutions.
Alternative Protein Research
Contribute to collaborative research projects focused on the development and advancement of alternative protein technologies.
The research may explore emerging strategies for sustainable food production and biotechnology-driven innovation.
Biomanufacturing
Participate in research related to advanced biomanufacturing approaches, contributing to the development of next-generation biological production systems.
Circular Bioeconomy
Work on emerging research topics supporting the development of a more sustainable and innovative circular bioeconomy.
Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Research
Work as part of a highly collaborative research team and interact with researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds.
The position provides an opportunity to combine independent scientific research with interdisciplinary collaboration.
🎯 Your Role
The selected Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in bioengineering and precision fermentation.
- Contribute to research projects involving alternative proteins and biomanufacturing.
- Apply scientific expertise in molecular biology, chemical engineering, or related disciplines.
- Develop and execute research strategies and experimental approaches.
- Contribute to innovative biotechnology research.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.
- Communicate research findings through scientific publications.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and professional meetings.
- Contribute to ongoing federally and state-funded research projects.
- Support research initiatives related to sustainable biotechnology and the circular bioeconomy.
- Work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.
🧪 Research Focus
The research programme focuses on emerging areas of biotechnology, with particular emphasis on:
- Precision fermentation
- Bioengineering
- Metabolic engineering
- Alternative proteins
- Biomanufacturing
- Molecular biology
- Sustainable biotechnology
- Circular bioeconomy
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects addressing scientific and technological challenges that are shaping the future of biotechnology and food production.
👨🔬 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- A strong academic record, including a GPA of no less than 3.7 out of 4.0 for graduate studies in a competitive U.S. programme or an equivalent programme.
- Native-level or strong English language proficiency.
- Demonstrated research experience in relevant scientific areas.
- A strong record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience presenting research findings at scientific conferences.
- The ability to conduct independent research.
- The ability to work effectively within a collaborative research environment.
- Active work authorization at the time of application.
- A valid U.S. driver’s licence at the time of application.
⭐ Preferred Skills & Experience
Strong candidates may have experience or expertise in:
- Bioengineering
- Precision fermentation
- Metabolic engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Molecular biology
- Alternative proteins
- Biomanufacturing
- Biotechnology research
- Scientific writing and publications
- Research presentations
- Independent research
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in bioengineering and precision fermentation.
- Experience working on collaborative biotechnology research projects.
- Exposure to emerging research areas in alternative proteins and biomanufacturing.
- Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the circular bioeconomy.
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary research team.
- Opportunity to develop an independent research profile.
- Opportunities to publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience presenting research at scientific conferences.
- Access to the research environment at Cornell AgriTech and Cornell University.
- Opportunity to contribute to federally and state-funded biotechnology research.
🏛️ Research Environment
The position is based in the Department of Food Science at Cornell AgriTech, part of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Ke Wang’s research group and work within a collaborative research environment focused on innovative biotechnology research.
The research programme brings together expertise across bioengineering, molecular biology, food science, biomanufacturing, and sustainable biotechnology.
💼 Position Details
Position: Postdoctoral Associate
Institution: Cornell University – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department: Department of Food Science
Research Location: Cornell AgriTech
Advisor: Dr. Ke Wang
Location: Geneva, New York, USA
Research Focus: Bioengineering & Precision Fermentation
Research Areas: Precision Fermentation | Alternative Proteins | Biomanufacturing | Circular Bioeconomy
Employment: 100% Onsite, Full-Time
Appointment Length: 1 Year
Renewal: Contingent upon Performance and Funding
Funding: Fully Funded through Federal and State Agencies
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 or Early Spring 2027
📄 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications
- A brief description of research interests and qualifications of no more than two pages
- Contact information for up to three academic references
All application materials should be combined and submitted as one PDF file.
Applications should be emailed to:
Dr. Ke Wang
Email: kw726@cornell.edu
Applicants may also direct questions regarding the position to the same email address.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
📅 Key Dates
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Application Review: Rolling Basis Until the Position Is Filled
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 or Early Spring 2027
📌 Job Details
Institution: Cornell University
College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Department: Department of Food Science
Research Location: Cornell AgriTech
Position: Fully Funded Postdoctoral Associate
Advisor: Dr. Ke Wang
Location: Geneva, New York, USA
Employment: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Duration: 1 Year
Renewal: Based on Performance and Funding Availability
Start Date: Fall 2026 or Early Spring 2027
Funding: Federal and State Agency Funding
Qualification: PhD Degree
Eligible Backgrounds: Bioengineering | Chemical Engineering | Molecular Biology | Related Fields
Minimum Academic Requirement: GPA ≥ 3.7/4.0 for Graduate Studies or Equivalent
Research Areas: Precision Fermentation | Alternative Proteins | Biomanufacturing | Circular Bioeconomy
Key Skills: Research | Scientific Publications | Conference Presentations | Independent Research | Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Additional Requirements: Active Work Authorization | Valid U.S. Driver’s Licence
Application Mode: Email
Application Email: kw726@cornell.edu
Required Documents: CV with Publications | Research Interests & Qualifications Statement | Up to Three Academic References
File Submission: One Combined PDF
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Review Process: Rolling Review Until Filled
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