Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship supports exceptional scholars dedicated to addressing the world’s most urgent challenges. This fellowship offers a distinctive opportunity for scholars to work alongside a Cornell faculty mentor and an external partner organization. Fellows receive comprehensive support for professional growth, including career strategy, communication training, and collaborative leadership development.
Designation: Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Sustainability
Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a PhD relevant to the proposed research by the start of the fellowship, obtained no earlier than 2 years prior to the start date (for 2024 fellows, no earlier than 1 July 2022).
- Current Cornell graduate students and postdoctoral fellows can apply if their proposed research significantly departs from or expands on their current research.
- Diversity, inclusion, and environmental justice commitment is encouraged.
Job Description: As a Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellow:
- Engage in impactful research at the intersection of rigorous academic inquiry and real-world sustainability challenges.
- Collaborate with a Cornell faculty mentor and an external partner organization.
- Participate in the Sustainability Leadership Program for career advancement.
- Join a cohort of early career scholars focused on science communication, career planning, and collaborative leadership.
- Contribute to solving global sustainability issues and fostering diversity and inclusion in research.
How to Apply:
- Application process opens on Monday, August 14, 2023.
- Application deadline: 11:59 pm EDT Monday, October 16, 2023.
Applicant materials must be submitted via the online portal: https://webportalapp.com/sp/atkinson-postdoc-proposal.
Last Date for Apply: Applications are due by 11:59 pm EDT Monday, October 16, 2023.
Table 1: Program Details and Benefits
| Details and Benefits |
|---|
| Number of Fellows |
| Fellowship Duration |
| Salary |
| Benefits |
| Research and Travel Fund |
| Start Date |
| Residency |
| Professional Development |
| Support |
Table 2: Application Guidelines
| Required Materials |
|---|
| Project Abstract |
| Introduction |
| Description of Proposed Project |
| Impact Statement |
| Statement of Contribution to Diversity |
| Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae |
| Letters of Recommendation |
For detailed guidelines on the required materials, please visit the application portal: https://atkinson.cornell.edu/grants/postdocs/postdoctoral-fellowships/.
Table 3: Contact
| Contact Information |
|---|
| Email: atkinson@cornell.edu |
