Post-Doc Research Associate Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Research/Development

Position: Post-Doc Research Associate - 991410

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not‑for‑profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and more.

Primary Purpose

In collaboration with senior research faculty and personnel, participate as a skilled individual contributor on one or more research projects in a specialized area.

Job Category: Exempt

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes

Essential Job Functions

Conduct research in area of expertise, writing results for inclusion in broader research projects; design and apply scientific and numerical models; oversee development of data collection instruments and monitor data integrity.

Design instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment or other vehicles for data gathering and analysis.

Investigate, modify, and apply new procedures, techniques or applications of technology, including the use of radioactive materials, and integrate new findings in the field of study.

Review and critique reports and analyses of other researchers, and conduct ongoing, periodic and final analyses of data using specialized techniques and programming.

Write and collaborate with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts and other publications of research findings; may present results at professional meetings and other forums.

Collaborate on long‑range plans for projects/programs, acting as an expert in a specialized area.

May be responsible for administrative, financial, personnel and planning aspects of the project, and may oversee researchers and staff engaged in day‑to‑day operations.

May administer programs for visiting scholars, researchers and fellows.

May collaborate on new curricular offerings and course instruction.

May lead research and project committees.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge

Chemistry – Proficient knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties, chemical processes and transformations, uses of chemicals, interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling, composition rules and grammar.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications.

Skills

Reading Comprehension – Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
Active Listening – Proficient skills in giving full attention to others, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting inappropriately.
Critical Thinking – Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches.
Science – Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, developing and evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
Active Learning – Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for current and future problem solving and decision making.
Judgment and Decision Making – Proficient skills in considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Speaking – Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Analysis – Proficient skills in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.

Abilities

Inductive Reasoning – Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
Information Ordering – Ability to arrange actions in a specific order or pattern according to a rule or set of rules.
Selective Attention – Ability to concentrate on a task over time without distraction.
Written Comprehension – Ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing.
Category Flexibility – Ability to generate…