Researcher in Pathology (Cornell University)

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca, NY Position Description The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Section of Anatomic Pathology. This individual will join a group of nine ACVP board-certified pathologists whose goals include providing outstanding diagnostic services (necropsy and biopsy); training anatomic pathology residents and fellows; teaching veterinary students in the preclinical years in the core curriculum and on the necropsy rotation; and advancing the understanding of disease processes through basic and clinical research. The successful candidate will work with the staff of the Anatomic Pathology laboratory at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center (ADHC), a state-of-the-art diagnostic facility supported by the State of New York. The AHDC has capabilities in a wide range of diagnostic modalities housed in 12 dedicated diagnostic sections, including a BSL-3 laboratory, and is accredited by the American Association of Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). Capabilities in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory include: Immunohistochemistry In situ hybridization Molecular diagnostics Digital microscopy The section handles over 11,000 biopsies and 2,000 necropsies per year and is noted for its specialties in: Dermatopathology Hepatopathology Forensic pathology Oncologic pathology Neuropathology The diagnostic emphasis of this position is on dermatopathology. Teaching Responsibilities Teaching will include substantial involvement in the core veterinary curriculum via: Tutoring Content development Delivery of didactic lectures Laboratory exercises Opportunities exist to contribute to curricular revitalization and the development of novel teaching modalities. Research Environment We are a highly interactive group with a strong history of funded independent and collaborative research, several ongoing multi-investigator grant subcontracts, and joint appointments across several departments. There are abundant opportunities for research with colleagues across departments within our college and in other colleges on campus. The position includes access to a shared dedicated laboratory space for pathology faculty to support their research interests. Faculty research in the Section of Anatomic Pathology is funded through various agencies including: National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute) Private foundations A robust internal grant program Faculty researchers seek to understand pathophysiology and disease mechanisms, leveraging a wide range of molecular, genomic, and biochemical approaches in their research, and have access to a rich biobank of specimens. About the Department The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences advances: Animal health and welfare through innovative disease diagnosis and prevention Safety of animal-derived foods Education of the next generation of veterinary professionals Public service through clinical, diagnostic, and outreach services to the residents of New York and beyond The department builds on three major strengths: The population dynamics of health and disease Interaction with production animals and producers Laboratory diagnostic sciences The AHDC provides a rich environment for pathologists, with diagnostic specimens submitted from animal populations worldwide. Qualifications Candidates must have: A DVM or equivalent degree Completed a three-year residency in veterinary anatomic pathology Preferred qualifications: Board certification in veterinary pathology (ACVP, ECVP) Board-eligible individuals are encouraged to apply Additional expectations include: Advanced training in dermatopathology Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills Ability to work cooperatively with clinicians at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and at external clinics Ability to provide diagnostic results in a timely manner Active engagement in client communication Experience in course design and delivery within a veterinary professional curriculum is desirable. Distribution of effort in the Section and Department will be determined in accordance with: Academic priorities Service needs Candidate expertise Academic goals Salary Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 Offers higher than the published salary range might be considered to meet unique circumstances, qualifications, academic discipline, and experience. Application Information For more information, please contact: Dr. Andrew Miller Chair of the Search Committee Email: andrew.miller@cornell.edu Prospective candidates should upload their application materials to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31602 Application Materials Cover letter including statement of career goals (max 1 page) Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy and research goals (max 1 page) Email addresses for three references who will be invited to upload their letters at a later time Application Deadline Review of applications will begin on February 23, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. About Cornell Veterinary Medicine The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in: Public health Biomedical research Animal medicine Veterinary medical education Pay Range Refer to Posting Language Pay Ranges The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Academic Discipline Unique applicable skills Employment Assistance For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email: mycareer@cornell.edu If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact: Cornell Office of Civil Rights Phone: (607) 255-2242 Email: accommodations@cornell.edu Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit their: Local library Local Department of Labor You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment at the Ithaca campus by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu. Notice to Applicants Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “… any person … any study.” 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 in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Cornell also recognizes a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Posting Date: 2026-01-29 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Position Description

The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Section of Anatomic Pathology. This individual will join a group of nine ACVP board-certified pathologists whose goals include providing outstanding diagnostic services (necropsy and biopsy); training anatomic pathology residents and fellows; teaching veterinary students in the preclinical years in the core curriculum and on the necropsy rotation; and advancing the understanding of disease processes through basic and clinical research.

The successful candidate will work with the staff of the Anatomic Pathology laboratory at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center (ADHC), a state-of-the-art diagnostic facility supported by the State of New York. The AHDC has capabilities in a wide range of diagnostic modalities housed in 12 dedicated diagnostic sections, including a BSL-3 laboratory, and is accredited by the American Association of Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).

Capabilities in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory include:

Immunohistochemistry
In situ hybridization
Molecular diagnostics
Digital microscopy

The section handles over 11,000 biopsies and 2,000 necropsies per year and is noted for its specialties in:

Dermatopathology
Hepatopathology
Forensic pathology
Oncologic pathology
Neuropathology

The diagnostic emphasis of this position is on dermatopathology.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching will include substantial involvement in the core veterinary curriculum via:

Tutoring
Content development
Delivery of didactic lectures
Laboratory exercises

Opportunities exist to contribute to curricular revitalization and the development of novel teaching modalities.

Research Environment

We are a highly interactive group with a strong history of funded independent and collaborative research, several ongoing multi-investigator grant subcontracts, and joint appointments across several departments.

There are abundant opportunities for research with colleagues across departments within our college and in other colleges on campus.

The position includes access to a shared dedicated laboratory space for pathology faculty to support their research interests.

Faculty research in the Section of Anatomic Pathology is funded through various agencies including:

National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)
Private foundations
A robust internal grant program

Faculty researchers seek to understand pathophysiology and disease mechanisms, leveraging a wide range of molecular, genomic, and biochemical approaches in their research, and have access to a rich biobank of specimens.

About the Department

The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences advances:

Animal health and welfare through innovative disease diagnosis and prevention
Safety of animal-derived foods
Education of the next generation of veterinary professionals
Public service through clinical, diagnostic, and outreach services to the residents of New York and beyond

The department builds on three major strengths:

The population dynamics of health and disease
Interaction with production animals and producers
Laboratory diagnostic sciences

The AHDC provides a rich environment for pathologists, with diagnostic specimens submitted from animal populations worldwide.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

A DVM or equivalent degree
Completed a three-year residency in veterinary anatomic pathology

Preferred qualifications:

Board certification in veterinary pathology (ACVP, ECVP)
Board-eligible individuals are encouraged to apply

Additional expectations include:

Advanced training in dermatopathology
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
Ability to work cooperatively with clinicians at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and at external clinics
Ability to provide diagnostic results in a timely manner
Active engagement in client communication

Experience in course design and delivery within a veterinary professional curriculum is desirable.

Distribution of effort in the Section and Department will be determined in accordance with:

Academic priorities
Service needs
Candidate expertise
Academic goals

Salary

Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000

Offers higher than the published salary range might be considered to meet unique circumstances, qualifications, academic discipline, and experience.

Application Information

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Andrew Miller
Chair of the Search Committee
Email: andrew.miller@cornell.edu

Prospective candidates should upload their application materials to:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31602

Application Materials

Cover letter including statement of career goals (max 1 page)
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and research goals (max 1 page)
Email addresses for three references who will be invited to upload their letters at a later time

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on February 23, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

About Cornell Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in:

Public health
Biomedical research
Animal medicine
Veterinary medical education

Pay Range

Refer to Posting Language

Pay Ranges

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Academic Discipline
Unique applicable skills

Employment Assistance

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email:

mycareer@cornell.edu

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact:

Cornell Office of Civil Rights
Phone: (607) 255-2242
Email: accommodations@cornell.edu

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit their:

Local library
Local Department of Labor

You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment at the Ithaca campus by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

Notice to Applicants

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “… any person … any study.”

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 in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Cornell also recognizes a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Posting Date: 2026-01-29

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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