Postdoctoral Associate Pool in the Institute of Environment

Florida International University; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida International University invites applications for tropical Postdoctoral Associate positions spanning freshwater, coastlines, oceans, and conservation. The Institute advances science to address environmental challenges and supports interdisciplinary research and public engagement.

The postdoc will work with faculty mentors, conduct original research, mentor graduate students, and contribute to proposals, with teaching possible when appropriate.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in freshwater, coastal, ocean or conservation fields.
• Strong research experience with independent project development.
• Ability to mentor graduate students and collaborate across disciplines.

Aufgaben

• Conduct original research and collaborate across disciplines.
• Mentor and interact with graduate students.
• Contribute to competitive research proposals and grant writing.
• Engage in outreach and public-facing initiatives; teach courses when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Research experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in environmental science/related field

Jobbeschreibung

About FIU

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 FIU Institute of Environment invites applications for tropical Postdoctoral Associate positions in research areas spanning freshwater, coastlines, oceans, and conservation. The Institute advances science and technology to address complex environmental challenges at local, national, and global scales. The Institute supports interdisciplinary research, active learning, and public engagement by linking top scientists with thought-leaders and business professionals, as well as local, state, and federal collaborators to foster environmental sustainability.

Postdoctoral Associates will work closely with faculty mentors and may: conduct original research and collaborate across disciplines; mentor and interact with graduate students; contribute to competitive research proposals; engage in outreach and public-facing initiatives; and teach courses, when appropriate

This posting serves as a continuous pool of applicants for potential postdoctoral opportunities. Opportunities are dependent upon funding availability and departmental needs. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis when positions become available, and only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538445 at careers.fiu.edu and attach your CV and cover letter. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the hiring official. This pool will remain open until October 31st, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Postdoctoral Associate positions should have completed their PhD in a field related to freshwater, coastal, ocean or conservation fields, with significant interest in developing research expertise in these areas.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

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/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
  
  

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, 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".

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. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
  
  

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