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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2019/08/27/earth-institute-postdoctoral-research-program-applications-2020/">https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2019/08/27/earth-institute-postdoctoral-research-program-applications-2020/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program in Sustainable Development is now seeking applications from innovative doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D.
or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) who are interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development to join its fall 2020 cohort. The institute is especially interested in qualified candidates from historically underrepresented
groups for its <a href="https://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/3368"><span style="color:#71BF44">Diversity Fellowship</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The <a href="https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2018/04/10/symposium-earth-institute-postdoctoral-fellows/"><span style="color:#71BF44">Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program</span></a> is the
premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development. The program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise
needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease and environmental degradation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The program offers a unique intellectual surrounding that fosters cross-disciplinary interaction, research and education. Earth Institute Postdoctoral Researchers join multidisciplinary teams of
outstanding, committed scientists from across the Earth Institute and Columbia University. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge
of sustainable development research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Application Requirements</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Candidates must complete the <a href="https://applyeiprograms.smapply.io/"><span style="color:#71BF44">online application</span></a> and submit a proposal for research that would contribute to global,
sustainable development. Candidates may suggest contributing to or expanding on existing Earth Institute programs or developing new projects that integrate the breadth of expertise of the Earth Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">In addition to submitting the application and proposal, candidates are strongly encouraged to identify and contact their desired multidisciplinary mentoring team, i.e., two or more senior faculty
members or research scientists/scholars at Columbia University with whom they would like to work during their appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">The deadline to submit an application is October 30, 2019. The program will start in the fall of 2020 and appointments are for 24 months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">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 appointment. Gaps in employment or studies
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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Columbia University policy only allows a cumulative maximum of three years in a postdoctoral position, whether held at or outside of the university.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">For more information about the program, the diversity fellowship, or to apply, please visit <a href="http://www.earth.columbia.edu/postdocs"><span style="color:#71BF44">www.earth.columbia.edu/postdocs</span></a> or
email <a href="mailto:eipostdocs@ei.columbia.edu"><span style="color:#71BF44">eipostdocs@ei.columbia.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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