Columbia University Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Research program in Sustainable Development.

About this position

Application Deadline: October 31, 2017 by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program in Sustainable Development is now seeking applications from innovative doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) who are interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development to join its fall 2018 cohort.

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program (formerly known as The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program ) provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a foundation in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute (i.e. social, earth, biological, engineering, and health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the breadth of cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues related to sustainable development. Specific areas of research include food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation.

Requirements:

Research Program Eligibility

• To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within five years prior to the start of the appointment.
• All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the research program.
• Gaps in employment or studies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

Application Procedure:

To apply to the EI Research program candidates must submit the following documents:

• Online Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Brief Personal History

• Research Proposal

• 3 Recommendation Letters

Research Proposal Format

Five (5) page maximum; double-spaced; one-inch margins; minimum 11 point standard font.

References are required but not counted toward the 5-page maximum. They should be included in the same document.

The research proposal should address how the proposed work will contribute to the goal of global sustainable development. Proposals may suggest participating in, contributing to, or extending existing multidisciplinary Earth Institute projects. Candidates are also encouraged to develop new, innovative projects that connect Earth Institute expertise.

Brief Personal History Format

Two (2) page maximum, double-spaced; one-inch margins, minimum 11 point standard font. The personal statement should include the following elements based on their relevance to your situation:

• Brief personal introduction and research statement

• Summary of any discussions you have had with potential mentors. Note: endorsement from a faculty member or researcher does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• Gaps in employment or studies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Prior postdoctoral positions – Columbia University policy only allows a cumulative maximum of 3 years in a postdoctoral position, whether held at or outside of the university. If you have prior postdoc experience, please contact fellows@ei.columbia.edu to discuss your application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Columbia University Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program