Postdoctoral Research Program, Sustainable Development

~ Columbia’s Earth Institute New York, NY, blends research in the physical and social sciences, education and practical solutions to help guide the world onto a path toward sustainability. ~

Position Overview

The Earth Institute seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development. The Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups for its Diversity Fellowship.

The Program:

• The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation.
• Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.

Qualifications:

• The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
• All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded within 5 years before the start of the appointment.
• Gaps in employment or studies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation: The salary is $67,530.

Application Process

Candidates must complete the online application and submit a proposal for research that would contribute to global, sustainable development. Candidates may suggest contributing to or expanding on existing Earth Institute programs or developing new projects that integrate the breadth of expertise of the Earth Institute. Candidates are strongly encouraged to identify and contact a mentor prior to submitting an application.

To Apply:

• For more information about the program, the diversity fellowship, and to apply, visit www.earth.columbia.edu/postdocs or click  here for email. "Apply" below.  
• Videos of past research symposia are available here.

Note: The deadline to submit an application is October 30, 2019 for 24-month appointments starting in the fall of 2020.

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.