Runway Startup Postdoc Program: Are you a recent PhD graduate with a passion for applying deep tech expertise to real-world challenges? Do you dream of starting your own company in the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of New York City? If so, the Runway Startup Postdoc Program offers a unique opportunity to launch your startup while maintaining your academic track record. Join a community of innovators at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute and Cornell Tech, where top faculty experts mentor and guide you through the entrepreneurial journey.
- 🎓 Runway Startup Postdoc Program Overview
- Recently completed PhD? Leverage deep tech expertise to start a company.
- New York City location with funding available from day one.
- Opportunity to build a startup while maintaining academic track record.
- 🎯 Who Should Apply to Runway?
- Top PhDs graduated within the last five years or nearing program completion.
- Interest in digital technologies’ broad applications.
- Faculty expertise in connective media, health tech, security, computer vision, and more.
- Check faculty profiles and launched Runway companies.
- 📅 Application and Program Schedule
- Currently accepting applications for Public Interest Technologies and Urban Tech.
- Application period: October 15th, 2023, to February 15th, 2024.
- Accepted applicants announced on April 15th, 2024.
- 🤔 How to Apply
- Application link provided.
- 🧐 Application Evaluation Criteria
- Looking for passion in applying research to real-world needs.
- Seek candidates with entrepreneurial drive, flexibility, and a spirit to embrace uncertainty.
- Emphasis on teamwork and effective communication.
- Faculty involvement in admissions process, seeking mentorship matches.
- Interviews conducted over Zoom or in-person.
Designation: Startup Postdoc
Research Area: Digital technologies in various fields, including connective media, health technology, security and privacy, computer vision, and more.
Location: New York City
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recently completed PhD within the last five years, with a focus on digital technologies.
- Exceptional candidates nearing the end of their PhD programs may also be considered.
- Strong passion for applying research to real-world needs.
- Entrepreneurial drive, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Job Description: As a Startup Postdoc, you will embark on a transformative journey to launch your own startup. Collaborate with faculty experts at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute and Cornell Tech, tapping into their mentorship and guidance. Explore various research areas such as Public Interest Technologies and Urban Tech. Successful applicants will be announced on April 15th, 2024, and the program provides funding from day one to help kickstart your entrepreneurial venture.
How to Apply: Submit your application here before the application deadline on February 15th, 2024. Feel free to reach out with any questions during the application process.
Last Date for Apply: 15 February 2024
Application Evaluation: Candidates will be evaluated based on their passion for applying research to real-world needs, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and ability to work effectively in a team. Faculty members, integral to the admissions process, seek candidates with expertise similar to their own for successful mentorship. Interviews, including startup pitches, will be conducted by Runway program directors, faculty, and current Startup Postdocs, either over Zoom or in-person. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of New York City!
