Postdoctoral Associate Pool in the FIU Applied Research Center

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 Applied Research Center at Florida International University is seeking candidates for the position of Postdoctoral Associates.

FIU's Post-Doctoral Associate Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist the organization in meeting its objectives. The applicant's Ph.D. must have been conferred within one to three years prior to employment. This assignment is grant funded, and the appointment may be renewed at management's discretion based on excellent work performance and funding availability.

Applications are invited to apply for a postdoctoral associate position, to work on a sponsored research project. The position is fully funded for 1 year initially, with potential extension of 2 or more years depending on funding availability.

• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Train, supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Participate in the development of proposals for additional funding in relevant research areas
• Aid in the development of publications, technical reports, monthly, quarterly and year end reports
• Perform other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in Robotics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or closely related disciplines.
• Experience in conducting research and working well within a team
• Strong communication skills
• Publication track record in related areas

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

• Current Employees: Log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest.
• Prospective Employees: You will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".