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Cornell University, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/College of Engineering

Position ID:
Cornell-EAS-POSTDOC [#31559]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Earth Sciences and Engineering
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/22 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2026/01/22, listed until 2026/02/22)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Cornell University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct a study of glacial seismicity associated with the slowing Whillans Ice Stream in West Antarctica. The project is funded by the Arete Glacier Foundation and will involve revisiting passive seismic data collected on Whillans Ice Plain in 2012-2016. The postdoc will create icequake catalogs for all available data using consistent methods, compute source parameters for high quality events, and interpret results to understand physical mechanisms of the Whillans Ice Stream slowdown.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences with a focus on either glaciology or seismology, demonstrated experience in technical scientific computing, and ideally but not necessarily experience with passive seismic data analysis in either the glacial or tectonic context. The postdoc will work closely with Dr. Grace Barcheck and Dr. Seth Saltiel at Cornell, as well as collaborators at MIT, and they will also benefit from interaction with the broader cryosphere and seismology groups at Cornell University. Opportunities for unrelated glacial seismic field work in coastal Alaskan will be available, for interested candidates. The position is initially available for one year with a potential renewal for a total of two years.

To apply: Application materials must be submitted on-line through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31559

Through this website, applicants will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and the names and contact information for at least three references. The anticipated start date for the position is flexible but ideally by June 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to grace.barcheck@cornell.edu

Job Duties:
  • 70% Research: Build multi-annual icequake catalog; compute icequake source parameters; analyze results; read relevant literature
  • 20% Communicate results: Write scientific publication(s) about the project; attend relevant scientific meetings or workshops to present results orally
  • 5% Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate research projects
  • 5% Participate in department intellectual life: group meetings, seminars, etc.

Pay Ranges: $62,232 – 88,745
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 (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.
Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.

Employment Assistance:
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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 accommodations@cornell.edu.

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 mycareer@cornell.edu.

Notice to Applicants:
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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 (VEVRRA) 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.


Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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 accommodations@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. 

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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 (VEVRRA) 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.

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 (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Graduate Transcript
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.duffield.cornell.edu/eas/
email address
 
2161 Snee Hall
112 Hollister Dr.
Ithaca, NY 14853