Postdocs have received a doctoral degree and are pursuing additional research, training, or teaching in order to have better skills to pursue a career in academia, research, or any other field. Postdocs work closely with a faculty mentor for a temporary and defined period of time. Cornell University maintains an informational website with resources for postdocs.

Postdoctoral Associates are classified as Cornell University employees and receive employee benefits. Search for positions on Cornell's careers website using the search keyword “postdoc.”

Additional postdoc fellowship opportunities are available at Cornell, listed separately.