Postdoctoral Fellowships

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Office space and research support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A notable public research university in Miami is seeking motivated early-career scholars for its Postdoctoral Fellowship. This role involves conducting independent research on economic freedom, teaching, and engaging with the university community. Candidates must hold a doctorate in a related field and demonstrate commitment to public scholarship. The fellowship offers competitive salary and benefits, with a one-year appointment, renewable based on performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated scholarly interest in economic freedom and related areas.
• Commitment to academic excellence and public scholarship.
• Teaching experience in relevant fields strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original and independent research aligned with the Center’s mission.
• Present research at the end of each semester with publishable drafts at academic year’s end.
• Teach at least one course or one academic seminar each academic year.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Economics or related field

Job description

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. Located in the global city of Miami, FIU 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. The university focuses on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom (ASC) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships. ASC seeks exceptionally motivated early‑career scholars who will research, teach and participate in the vibrant life of the ASC in Miami. Fellowships are highly competitive; applicants’ research proposals must clearly demonstrate engagement with the Center’s mission and academic interests—including economic liberty, free markets, entrepreneurship, academic freedom, classic liberal thought, individual liberty and the institutional foundations of prosperity.

The Center

The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom is an independent university think tank dedicated to advancing the principles of economic freedom, individual liberty and limited government through research, education and public engagement. The Center promotes interdisciplinary scholarship and fosters dialogue on the role of free market economies and their impact on freedom and human prosperity in the United States and around the world.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellows are members of energetic and collaborative intellectual communities at both ASC and FIU. Reporting to ASC’s Associate Director, Fellows actively contribute to the Center’s mission and activities through:

Responsibilities

• Conduct original and independent research aligned with the Center’s mission and academic focus areas;
• Present on their research at the end of each semester and submit publishable drafts of their work at the end of each academic year;
• Teach at least one course or one academic seminar series each academic year;
• Contribute to Adam Smith Center events, policy briefings and public outreach initiatives.

Eligibility and Screening

Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. The fellowship is a one‑year appointment, renewable for a second year at the discretion of the Associate Director based on performance and funding.

Application Materials

• Cover letter detailing:
  (1) specific research project(s) that engage the Center’s mission and academic interest areas;
  (2) why ASC is the best fit for your proposed research and how you intend to contribute to the academic life of the Center;
  (3) teaching experience, if any;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Writing sample;
• Contact information for three academic references.

The application pool will remain open until September 30, 2026. Job opening ID: 536241.

Terms and Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Office space, research support, professional development opportunities and access to FIU university‑wide resources;
• One‑year appointment, renewable for a second year based on performance and funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Economics, Political Economy, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Business, Law or a related field (the doctorate must be officially conferred by the start date of the fellowship);
• Demonstrated scholarly interest in economic freedom, entrepreneurship, classic liberal thought, free markets, individual liberty and/or the institutional foundations of prosperity;
• Outstanding analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Commitment to academic excellence and public scholarship;
• Teaching experience in relevant fields is strongly preferred;
• Satisfactory completion of FIU requirements for postdoctoral employment.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Criminal background check.

How To Apply

External applicants: Submit an online application, including all required documents, via the FIU careers portal. Internal employees: Log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply and track status in "My Applications."

EEO and Equal Opportunity

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that pay except in specified circumstances. FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

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