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

Post-Doc Research Associate Nova Southwestern University

Type:
Full-Time

Pay Basis:
Annually

Subject to Grant Funding:
Yes

Application Due: 08/01/2026

Primary Purpose

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

Job Category:
Exempt

Essential Job Functions

Conduct research in area of expertise, writing results for inclusion in broader research project. Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research. Oversees development of data collection and instruments. Monitors integrity of data collection and use of protocols and procedures.

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

Investigates, modifies, and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology, including the use of radioactive materials, integrating new findings in the field of study.

Reviews and critiques reports and analysis of other researchers and conducts ongoing, periodic, and final analyses of data, using specialized techniques and programming.

Writes and collaborates with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts, and other publications of research findings. May present results of study at professional meetings and other forums.

Collaborates with other researchers on long‑range plans for project/program, acting as expert in specialized area.

May be responsible for administrative, financial, personnel and planning aspects of project. 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.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Chemistry – Proficient knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, 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 what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking – Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Science – Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Learning – Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Judgment and Decision Making – Proficient skills in considering the 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 – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a…