CPC Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship

of research interests with CPC faculty affiliates who can serve as mentors. Preference will be given to fellows with research interests in areas broadly related to the CPC's four main areas: families & children; health behaviors & disparities; poverty, gender, & inequality; and immigration & diversity. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose research has significance for those countries on which the fellowship's funder focuses - the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bermuda. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in demography, economics, sociology, or another related social science discipline by August 16, 2027. Application Information: Interested applicants should submit a: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vita, 3) research statement describing their research portfolio and the projects they plan on pursuing as a postdoctoral scholar, 4) a specific list of 2 to 3 CPC-affiliated faculty affiliates who could serve as potential mentors and with whom the candidate could engage in collaborative projects , 5) example of written work, and 6) three letters of recommendation. Applicants do not need to confirm the support of proposed mentors in advance of their submission. For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2026. Pay Range : $63,480 - $80,000 - The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Academic discipline Unique applicable skills. Applications will be reviewed on December 01, 2026, and continue until a candidate is selected. The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact. Pay Range: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00 Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Academic Discipline Unique applicable skills. Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 2026-08-13