Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

The College of Arts, Science & Education (CASE) at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL (USA), invites applications for the 2026-2027 cohort to the CASE Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholars Program. This program is designed to support and enhance the professional development of promising early-career scholars engaged in research in the sciences and humanities with the potential for future placement in tenure-track positions.

• Mentor Selection: Scholars are expected to engage in research that advances the research priority areas of FIU and will have the opportunity to be affiliated with CASE Preeminent Programs and Centers. As part of the application, a faculty mentor will submit a statement of support and a one-page mentoring plan indicating how they intend to guide the career development of the postdoctoral fellow.
• Appointment Details: Appointments will have a term of one year starting in Fall 2026. A second-year renewal will be contingent upon accomplishments over the past year and requires a recommendation from the mentor. In addition to salary, the scholar will receive benefits plus a discretionary fund of up to $5,000/year for research and travel expenditures.
• Candidate Requirements: Candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. from their home institution before the start of the appointment, usually the beginning of the Fall semester (August 13, 2026).

Application Process

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

How to Apply

To apply, candidates should apply to Job Opening ID ¿537423 at careers.fiu.edu and submit the following supporting information in the order listed below and as one PDF:

• Cover Letter: Detailing the introduction, proposed CASE faculty mentor, summary of proposed research or creative works, potential for cross-collaborative opportunities, how the work forms the foundation for long-term scholarly pursuits, career goals, and how the Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar position will help achieve these goals.
• Research Proposal: A two-page, 11 pt. font minimum document describing the proposed research statement/question or creative activity, approach, impact on the area of study, and research methodology (if applicable) and proposed timeline.
• Mentor Statement of Support: A statement agreeing to serve as Mentor for the Postdoctoral candidate, indicating awareness that this document may be used as a statement of support.
• Mentor’s Mentoring Plan: A one-page, 11 pt. font minimum mentoring plan based on the mentoring plan required for NSF proposals.
• References: Names and contact information of three professional references.