Sponsored Postdoctoral Positions
We invite self-motivated and adaptable researchers to join our interdisciplinary research team as postdoctoral associates. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with scholars across Cornell and with external partners on high-impact research. Positions are fully funded through research grants, and we also provide support and mentorship for eligible candidates in applying to competitive named postdoctoral programs.
Current Postdoctoral Openings
- AI for sustainable materials (3 positions)
- LCA and industrial ecology for bioproducts (1 positions)
- AI-driven control and energy optimization for CEA (2 positions)
Graduate Student Training
Since 2016, PEESE has trained and graduated more than 150 Cornell graduate students. At present, we are prioritizing support for our current students and research team, and are not recruiting new students.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Training
Our students engage in interdisciplinary research, gain valuable professional development, and benefit from collaborations with industry, NGOs, and academic partners.
- M.Eng. students: Frequently earn prestigious project awards and other academic honors.
- M.S. and Ph.D. students: Lead high-impact research that bridges theory and applications, with many completing internships at organizations such as JPMorgan, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Intel, ExxonMobil, Dow, and EDF.
- PEESE-developed courses: Prepare students for successful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Collaboration Opportunities
PEESE partners with scholars from the global scientific community to advance research and scholarship, contributing to high-impact research in an intellectually vibrant and cooperative environment.
Research and Scholarship Collaboration
- Research collaborations: Partnering on interdisciplinary research in our focus areas.
- Seminar presentations: Sharing expertise through in-person or virtual seminars.
- Scholarly engagement: Advancing science through idea exchange, joint inquiry, complementary expertise, and collaborative dissemination of results.
