Earth Institute, Columbia University

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The Earth Institute seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or Sc.D. recipients interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development.

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire the cross-disciplinary expertise and breadth needed to address critical issues in the field of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in research programs at the leading edge of sustainable development.

The deadline to submit an application is October 31, 2014 for fellowships starting in the fall of 2015. Fellowships are 24-month appointments.

For more information about the program or to apply for a Fellowship, please visit www.earth.columbia.edu/fellows or email fellows@ei.columbia.edu.

The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded within 5 years before the start of the fellowship. “Stop-the-clock” exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.