Maxwell Postdoctoral Fellows, Ithaca NY

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for Maxwell Postdoctoral Fellows in the Center for Data Science for Enterprise & Society, in collaboration with EIM and ORIE. This full-time, 1–2 year appointment focuses on integrating data science, AI, statistics, operations research, and health sciences.

Candidates must have a PhD and will work on diverse projects spanning medicine, biotechnology, and computational health research.

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary research integrating data science, AI, statistics, operations research and health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Fellows will work on cutting-edge projects that apply data-driven methodologies to challenges in medicine, biotechnology, biomedical data processing, decision-making systems, and computational health research.

Skills

Data science

AI

Statistics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD degree

Tools

None

Job description

Institution: Cornell University

Type: Full-Time (1–2 year appointment)

Salary: $62,232 – $88,745 per year

Posted: November 17, 2025

Category: Data Science (plus related fields)

Grants, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Position Overview

Discover more

science

jobs

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

The Center for Data Science for Enterprise & Society at Cornell University, in collaboration with the Engineering Innovations in Medicine (EIM) initiative and the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering, is recruiting Maxwell Postdoctoral Fellows. These positions were created with the support of alumnus Dev Joneja (PhD '89).

The role aims to foster interdisciplinary research integrating data science, AI, statistics, operations research, and health sciences, potentially across:

• Cornell College of Engineering

Travel Guides & Travelogues

• Weill Cornell Medicine


• Cornell Tech

Fellows will work on cutting-edge projects that apply data-driven methodologies to challenges in medicine, biotechnology, biomedical data processing, decision-making systems, and computational health research.

Program Goals

• Advance biological discovery and development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools

Geographic Reference

• Innovate medical data acquisition, computation, and utilization


• Develop and deploy AI and data science methods in biomedical settings

A sample interdisciplinary project may involve using AI to develop personalized cancer treatment strategies by combining lab experimentation with genomic data and historical research insights.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)


• Research Statement (summary of past accomplishments)


• A two-page proposal detailing the research to be conducted at Cornell and identifying two Cornell faculty mentors (one from a biomedical/health domain and one from core data science)


• Two letters of recommendation


• Letters of support from both proposed Cornell faculty mentors

Important: Applicants must contact the proposed faculty mentors in advance to confirm their support.

Engineering & Technology

Candidates must provide proof of completed Ph.D. prior to starting and demonstrate substantial prior research in relevant fields.

Deadline and Start Date

• For full consideration: Apply by December 10, 2025


• Start date: Anytime in 2026, potentially as early as January 16, 2026

Compensation Details

Pay range: $62,232 – $88,745 annually

Final Salary Will Be Based On

• Relevant industry or research experience


• Education level


• Academic discipline


• Demonstrated unique and applicable skills

Science

Employment Assistance

Email: [e-mail]

Applicants Needing Accommodations Due To Disability May Contact

Cornell Office of Civil Rights

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

If no internet access is available, applicants may visit a local library, Department of Labor, or request to use a dedicated computer at Cornell’s Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment (via prior appointment).

Jobs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornell University is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, nationality, citizenship status, sex, gender identity/expression, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest/conviction record, or any protected characteristic under applicable law.

The university practices affirmative action in hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Preference may be lawfully offered to Native Americans living on or near reservations where applicable.

Academic Conferences & Publications

About Cornell

Cornell University is an Ivy League institution with a global presence. Its main campus is located in Ithaca, NY, with additional locations including:

Recruitment & Staffing

• Weill Cornell Medicine (New York City & Doha, Qatar)


• Cornell Tech (Roosevelt Island, New York City)

The university offers a wide variety of programs and benefits to support employees, including wellness resources, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and flexible working options.

• wellness resources


• childcare and adoption assistance


• parental leave


• flexible working options