EIQ and Neonicotinoid Economics Support SpecialistAPPLY Department Background: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) at Cornell AgriTech is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The program leads research initiatives and provides research-based educational outreach in the areas of agriculture and community IPM throughout the region. NYSIPM is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS) at Cornell University, the Land Grant University of New York State. NYSIPM and Cornell are charged with advancing the lives and livelihoods of NYS residents through teaching, research, and public service.Rewards And Benefits:Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits ...More on Cornell BenefitsPosition Summary:While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.The Program/Extension Aide III will provide program support in two areas: Pesticide Risk Assessment/Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) and Neonicotinoids Economics. Pesticide Risk Assessment: The Program/Extension Aid III will provide support to the improvement of the EIQ, a web-based decision support tool that consolidates potential pesticide risks to farm workers, consumers, and non-target organisms into a single metric. As a critical tool for promoting sustainable pesticide use and mitigating environmental and human health risks, the EIQ requires ongoing maintenance and enhancement. With the availability of new pesticide exposure data, there is a need to refine the calculation methodology to improve its accuracy and applicability. This person will support the expansion and improvement to strengthen the NYSIPM scientific rigor, usability, and impact of the EIQ, ensuring its continued role as a valuable resource for sustainable pesticide management in New York and beyond.Neonicotinoids Economics: The Program/Extension Aid III will assist the Neonicotinoid Task Force Team (NTFT) with program management and execution. This includes supporting the development of distance learning courses, contribute to the economic analysis of the project, and provide technical and administrative assistance to the director and specialists involved.This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.
