Earth Institute, Columbia University
Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program in Sustainable Development
$65,560
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The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, 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 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.
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.
The deadline to submit an application is October 31, 2018 for 24-month
appointments starting in the fall of 2019. The salary is $65,560.
For more information about the program or to apply, please visit
www.earth.columbia.edu/postdocs or email eipostd...@ei.columbia.edu.
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. Columbia University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply.