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Our aim is to appoint up to 5 new fellows in the first year. Desirable areas of research include the social and cultural impacts of AI, computational methods and theories for humanistic and social scientific inquiry, and the ethical, political, or historic dimensions of artificial intelligence but we will consider outstanding applicants working at the intersection of AI and any humanities or social science discipline. Fellows will have the option to teach one undergraduate course each year. The first year of appointment will run 1 August 2027–31 July 2028; the second year will run 1 August 2028–31 July 2029. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the term of the appointment and to take an active role in the intellectual life of their home department, the College of Arts & Sciences, and Cornell University, including relevant AI-focused initiatives across the university. Fellows will be provided with workspace and an annual salary of $70,000, full benefits, and a research account of $4,000 per year. Additional research funds will be available by application. Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to external candidates whose PhD will be conferred by August 1, 2027. Candidates with Cornell PhDs conferred between 2022-2025 are also eligible. Applicants must be sponsored by a tenure-stream faculty member in the College of Arts & Sciences. International scholars are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility. Application Procedures: The following application materials must be submitted via Academic Jobs Online by November 15, 2026. - Cover letter, describing how the applicant's research engages AI in relation to the humanities or social sciences. - Curriculum vitae. - One article-length writing sample. - Three letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a tenure-stream faculty member in the College of Arts & Sciences who has agreed to sponsor and mentor the postdoc. Please ask referees to upload their letters directly through the link provided by Academic Jobs Online. - Optional: course proposal with sample syllabus for upper-level undergraduate course related to AI 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. 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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.
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