Job Details
Postdoctoral Associate (Empire AI Fellow)
Description
Type: Full-Time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Location: Ithaca, NY and Cornell Tech, NYC (must reside with faculty mentor)
Salary: $62,232 – $88,745 per year
Posted: 11/07/2025
Application Deadline (Full Consideration): 11/20/2025
Start Date: Summer or early fall 2026 (flexible)
Programs Overview
Empire AI Fellows Program – Supports applied AI research at Cornell Tech (NYC) and Bowers College of Computing (Ithaca). Focuses on transformative AI research, leveraging shared compute resources.
Foundational AI Fellows Program – Supports foundational AI research at Ithaca and Cornell Tech. Areas include:
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AI & machine learning
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Computer vision
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Natural language processing
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AI-enabled science
Both programs encourage pioneering research that transforms AI paradigms and supports next-generation AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct independent AI research under guidance of Cornell faculty mentor
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Contribute to foundational and applied research in AI/ML
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Participate in a collaborative research community across Cornell campuses
Required Qualifications
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Ph.D. or equivalent by the start of the fellowship
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Demonstrated potential for transformative AI research
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Ability to work on-site with faculty mentor
Application Materials:
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CV
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Research statement (~2 pages)
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2 selected publications (public URLs)
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2 letters of reference
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Homepage URL
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Optional: Cornell mentor recommendation, potential faculty mentor names (max 2)
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong research background in AI, ML, or AI-enabled science
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Experience with cutting-edge AI technologies
Employment Conditions
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Full-time, postdoctoral appointment
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Employment contingent on standard background checks
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Fellowship location depends on faculty mentor assignment
Equal Opportunity
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace. Candidates from historically underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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