Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability 2027

Fellows work with a Cornell faculty mentor and a partnering external organization, and join the Sustainability Leadership Program for curated support in science communication, career planning, and collaborative leadership.

Salary of $65,000 per year, full Cornell University employee benefits, and $12,000 per year for research- and travel-related expenses; allowable research expenses governed by Cornell policies.

The postdoctoral program is no longer open to Cornell Ph.D. graduates or current Cornell postdocs; all applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. in a field relevant to the proposed research by the start of the fellowship, but no earlier than two years prior to the start date.

Submit your application before 5 p.m. ET on October 20, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For more information, visit Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship.