AI-MI Postdoctoral Fellowship, Artificial Intelligence Materials Institute

The Artificial Intelligence Materials Institute (AI-MI) invites applications for the AI-MI Postdoctoral Fellowship. Established in 2025, AI-MI is the first NSF National AI Research Institute focused on materials science. AI-MI’s mission is to shift materials discovery from serendipitous to intentional design, reducing discovery timelines from months to days while building reproducible, open workflows for the broader materials and AI research communities.

For the postdoctoral fellowship, we seek candidates with a PhD in theoretical or computational condensed-matter physics, applied math, computer science, or a related discipline by the appointment start date.

The fellowship is a full-time 12-month appointment with the potential for renewal up to two additional years, based on satisfactory performance and available funding. The anticipated start date is spring/summer 2027. The fellowship will be located on the main campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

The Fellow will receive a salary of $80,000 and be eligible for Cornell University benefits. Fellows also receive up to $5,000 per year in discretionary research funds and support to attend at least one conference annually.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via our Academic Jobs Online posting: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/32600.

Your application must include a CV, a publication list, and a 2-page research statement. You also should arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded to your application, one of which must be from your PhD advisor.

For best consideration, submit all required materials by October 15, 2026; thereafter, we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this position.

Cornell University sponsors visas for academic appointments, and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Keep in mind that visa processing timelines vary and may affect the start date.

This position is supported by the AI-MI Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded under the NSF AI Research Institutes program.

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:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at [email protected].

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing [email protected].

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