[Cugapost] Call for CASE Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar

Mon Feb 12 16:28:13 EST 2018

*MEMORANDUM*

*To*:         All Faculty

*From*:    Michael R. Heithaus, Dean

**

*Date*:    February 9, 2018

*MULTIPLE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN **RESEARCH AREAS*

/Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: 
Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity//and recognized as a 
Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with 
//colleges and schools/ 
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offers 196/ /bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral/ 
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in fields such as engineering, computer science, international 
relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s 
anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the 
local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most 
challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major 
component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and 
enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers 
including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU at I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban 
Studios. //FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program/ 
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the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the 
Florida Keys.  FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement 
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the //Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU/ 
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is a member of /Conference USA 
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has more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more 
information about FIU, visit //http://www.fiu.edu// 
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**

*_Position Title: Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar_*__

*Location: *Florida International University, Miami, Florida**

*Rank: *Postdoctoral Research Associate**

*Application Deadline: **_February 28, 2018_***

*Description: *

The College of Arts, Science & Education 
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at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL (USA) is seeking 
multiple candidates to serve as Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholars in 
fields of study relevant to CASE’s scholarly research areas in the 
sciences, humanities and education. Additionally, scholars may work with 
one of our preeminent centers including the Institute for Water & 
Environment, the Center for Children & Families, and the STEM 
Transformation Institute.

The CASE Postdoctoral Scholars will work with a mentor/scholar of their 
choice. While the primary focus for the Postdoctoral Scholars will be to 
conduct scholarly activities and research, they will also be expected to 
interact with graduate students, participate in outreach efforts, and 
submit competitive research proposals where appropriate. The 
Postdoctoral Scholars will have the opportunity to teach if desired and 
will also be able to interact with faculty from across the College, as 
well as additional FIU faculty and external partners affiliated with the 
university.

Appointments will have a term of one year starting in Summer or Fall 
2018 and are renewable contingent upon excellent performance.  The 
Scholar will receive a salary of $50,000, plus benefits and a 
discretionary fund of up to $5,000/year for research and travel 
expenditures. Applicants from underrepresented minority groups are 
highly encouraged to apply.  Candidates will be selected based on 
demonstration of research excellence and potential future impact on 
their respective field of study.

*/To apply, please send a cover letter that includes the name of the 
proposed faculty mentor, a proposed research plan, CV and the names of 
three references to alidelga at fiu.edu <mailto:alidelga at fiu.edu> ./*Please 
make sure you have contacted a potential supervisor who would be willing 
to be your mentor.

Cheers,

Dr. Michael Heithaus
Dean, College of Arts, Sciences & Education

Florida International University

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