Sponsored Postdoctoral Positions
PEESE seeks self-motivated and adaptable postdoctoral associates to join our interdisciplinary research team. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with renowned scholars across Cornell and with external partners on high-impact research.
Most of our postdoctoral positions are supported by active research grants, with current openings in the areas listed below. We also provide mentorship to support qualified candidates applying for competitive named postdoctoral programs.
Current Postdoctoral Openings
- AI for sustainable materials: 3 positions
- AI-driven control and energy optimization for CEA: 2 positions
- LCA and industrial ecology for seaweed bioproducts: 1 position
Graduate Student Training
Since 2016, PEESE has supported and graduated over 150 Cornell graduate students. Our students engage in interdisciplinary research, gain valuable professional development, and benefit from collaborations with industry, NGOs, and academic partners.
At this time, we are focusing on supporting our current students and research team, and are not accepting new students.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Training
- 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: Equip 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 aligned with PEESE’s focus areas.
- Seminar presentations: Sharing expertise through in-person or virtual seminars and invited presentations.
- Scholarly engagement: Advancing science through idea sharing, joint inquiry, complementary expertise, and collaborative dissemination of results.
