Climate School Postdoctoral Research: The Columbia Climate School is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Postdoctoral Research Program, inviting innovative candidates with doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., Sc.D.) or recent recipients (within five years of degree receipt) to join the Fall 2024 cohort. This prestigious program offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with critical scientific and social issues in climate-related sciences and global sustainable development. Application deadline: November 1, 2023.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researchers
Research Area: Climate-related Sciences, Sustainable Development
Location: Columbia University, New York, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., Sc.D. recipients (within five years of degree receipt).
- Strong interest in sustainable development, climate sciences, and related fields.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to engage in cross-disciplinary research.
Job Description:
Columbia Climate School Postdoctoral Research Program – Fall 2024 Cohort
The Columbia Climate School Postdoctoral Research Program offers an intellectually stimulating environment where scholars:
- Focus on critical sustainable development issues, including artificial intelligence and climate, carbon management, climate finance and risk, coastal viability, disaster resilience, energy storage, climate and environmental justice, and the food transition.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of prominent scientists at the Earth Institute and Columbia University.
- Develop cross-disciplinary approaches to sustainable development research.
- Contribute to existing Climate School programs or propose new projects that align with the School’s expertise.
Application Requirements: Candidates should:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a research proposal outlining how their work contributes to global sustainable development.
- Identify and contact a multidisciplinary mentoring team, comprising two or more senior faculty members or research scientists/scholars at Columbia University.
- Review potential mentors and projects on the program’s website.
How to Apply: To apply, visit our website and access the online application portal. Ensure your application, proposal, and mentor identification are submitted by the November 1, 2023 deadline. The program is scheduled to commence in the fall of 2024, with appointments lasting for 24 months.
Note: The program is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. All doctoral requirements must be met, and degrees awarded within five 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, and we encourage applications from minorities and women.
For More Information: For additional details about the program or to initiate your application, please visit our website or contact us at postdocs@climate.columbia.edu. Join us in addressing pressing global challenges in climate and sustainable development!
