{"id":12356,"date":"2026-09-22T11:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=12356"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:42:04","slug":"kavli-institute-at-cornell-experimental-postdoctoral-fellowship-usa","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/kavli-institute-at-cornell-experimental-postdoctoral-fellowship-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Kavli Institute at Cornell \u2013 Experimental Postdoctoral Fellowship USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Organization:<\/strong> Cornell University \u2013 Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science (KIC)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty\/Department\/Division:<\/strong> Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ithaca, New York, United States<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> KIC Experimental Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/p>\n<h3>Project Overview<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The KIC Experimental Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 2\u20133 year postdoctoral fellowship designed to attract outstanding experimental researchers working in nanoscale science and technology.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows receive significant independence and research resources while working in partnership with Cornell faculty sponsors on projects aligned with the KIC mission.<\/li>\n<li>Research focuses on the development, characterization, and control of nanoscale materials and systems using next-generation experimental tools.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows have access to Cornell University&#8217;s research facilities, faculty expertise, and interdisciplinary resources in nanoscale science and technology.<\/li>\n<li>The fellowship is intended to support early-career researchers shortly after completion of their PhD.<\/li>\n<li>Previous KIC Fellows have progressed to academic careers, including professorships at universities around the world.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows also receive lifetime membership in the Society of Cornell Fellows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct independent experimental research in nanoscale science and technology.<\/li>\n<li>Develop or utilize next-generation tools for the creation, characterization, or control of nanoscale materials and systems.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a research project in collaboration with at least two Cornell faculty sponsors.<\/li>\n<li>Work with a KIC Executive Committee member who will help oversee the Fellow&#8217;s progress and integration into KIC activities.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct research consistent with the mission of the Kavli Institute at Cornell.<\/li>\n<li>Publish and present research findings during the fellowship.<\/li>\n<li>Include the KIC byline on publications and presentations produced during the appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the broader research activities of the KIC community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD degree or completion of a PhD shortly before the fellowship begins.<\/li>\n<li>Strong experimental research background in nanoscale science or a closely related discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates should be within 18 months of their PhD graduation date.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must not already have been a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell for more than 9 months at the application deadline.<\/li>\n<li>At least two Cornell faculty sponsors are required.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-approval from a KIC Executive Committee member is required.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should demonstrate research qualifications and propose original research suitable for the KIC mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preferred Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in experimental nanoscale science and technology.<\/li>\n<li>Research experience involving nanoscale materials, systems, characterization, fabrication, or control.<\/li>\n<li>Strong publication and research record.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop an independent research programme.<\/li>\n<li>Strong scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employment Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Postdoctoral fellowship appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Fellowship duration: 2\u20133 years.<\/li>\n<li>Appointments are made in 12-month periods with an anticipated total duration of 2\u20133 years.<\/li>\n<li>Three to four fellowships are expected to be awarded each year.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows work in partnership with Cornell faculty sponsors.<\/li>\n<li>The fellowship provides significant research independence and access to Cornell&#8217;s nanoscale science and technology resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Salary &amp; 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