[Jobs] Postdoctoral Fellows - Earth Institute Columbia University

[Leora Lawton]

Sponsor:          Earth Institute at Columbia University
 
SYNOPSIS:  The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program is
the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better
understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global
sustainable development. Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows, often
referred to as the EI Fellows, will join multidisciplinary teams of
outstanding, committed scientists from across the Earth Institute and
Columbia University. 
 
Deadline(s):      11/15/2013

 
Address:          405 Low Library, MC 4335
                  535 West 116th Street 
                  New York, NY 10027      
                  U.S.A.                                 
E-mail:           fellows at ei.columbia.edu
Web Site:  http://www.earth.columbia.edu
Program URL:      http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/55
 
 
 
Award Type(s):    Fellowship
 
 
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: 
                  Any/No Restrictions
 
Appl Type(s):     Postdoctoral
 
Funding Limit:    $60,000    
Duration:         2 YEAR(s)
 
 
               
OBJECTIVES:  The EI Fellows 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. The program offers a unique intellectual
surrounding that fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and
education. 
 
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 fellowship. The program
is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Columbia University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply. 
 
FUNDING
 EI Fellows are appointed for twenty-four months and appointments
typically begin September 1. However, depending on individual
circumstances, as well as the needs of a fellow's host research unit,
appointments may begin as early as July 1. EI Fellows will receive an
annual salary of approximately $48,000. They are also awarded a
research stipend of $12,000 over the two-year term for reimbursable
expenses related to the fellowship. These funds can be used for
relocation and moving expenses, as well as for computer, travel,
conference, journal, book, software, equipment, and other research
costs. (cas) 
 
KEYWORDS:         Sustainable Development
                  Poverty and the Poor
                  Social Sciences 
                  Disease Prevention
                  Earth Sciences
                  Environmental Studies
                  ENERGY
                  Hunger
                  Climate Change
                  Food Security

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