OPEN POSITIONS @ CORNELL UNIVERSITY HYBRID BODY LAB

General Info & REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To discuss opportunities, please email the following materials to Prof Kao (cindykao AT cornell DOT edu). There are opportunities for current and prospective students at Cornell, as well as shorter-term internships, visiting scholars, and PostDoc positions.

• If you identify as a designer, artist, craftsperson, or maker, please include (1) your CV, (2) online or digital portfolio, (3) a description of key skillsets, and (4) a list of 3 references that can be contacted via email.

• If you identify as an engineer, scientist, or researcher, please include (1) your CV, (2) representative papers and/or projects, (3) a description of key skillsets, and (4) a list of 3 references that can be contacted via email.

Feel free to include all of the above if you are a hybrid of both.

Graduate School Application Info

At Cornell University, Prof. Kao can directly advise graduate students (PhDs and Master’s) in the fields of human-centered design, information science, fiber science and apparel design, and electrical and computer engineering. Each field has its specific application requirements and processes; see the links below for details. Candidates should identify and apply for the most suitable program based on their background (you may apply to only one graduate program at Cornell). Please list Prof. Kao as a faculty of interest in your application / SOP to bring it to Prof. Kao’s attention for review. All Ph.D. positions are fully funded. Approximate application deadlines:

PhD Programs (Fully Funded):

• Ph.D., Human Behavior + Design: Emerging Technology for Design Application Deadline (fully funded): Nov 1st each year

• Ph.D., Information Science Application Deadline (fully funded): Dec 1st each year

Master’s (MS/MA/MEng) Programs:

• M.S. in Human Environment Relations: Emerging Technology for Design Application Deadline: Dec 1st each year

• M.A. in Design: Emerging Technology for Design Application Deadline: Dec 1st each year

• M.A. in Apparel Design Application Deadline: Dec 15 each year

• M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering Application Deadline: Jan 15th each year

Cornell University Undergraduate/Graduate Students: Independent Study Opportunities

Prof. Kao has opportunities for Independent Study credits for students of all levels at Cornell University. Please email Prof Kao with the above materials to discuss taking the credit.

Internships / VISITING SCHOLARS

We have the capacity to host a limited number of internships and visiting scholars each year. Please email Prof Kao with the materials listed above to discuss this opportunity.

POSTDOCS

Please view our postdoctoral scholar openings page.