Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate

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 Mac Arthur 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.

The College of Arts, Science & Education (CASE) at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL (USA), invites applications for the  cohort to the CASE Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholars Program. This program is designed to support and enhance the professional development of promising early-career scholars engaged in research in the sciences and humanities with the potential for future placement in tenure-track positions.

The CASE Postdoctoral Scholars will work with a mentor/scholar of their choice who is a faculty member in one of the CASE departments ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Scholars are expected to engage in research that advances the research priority areas of FIU and will have the opportunity to be affiliated with CASE Preeminent Programs and Centers. As part of the application, a faculty mentor will submit a statement of support (see application materials below) and a one-page mentoring plan indicating how they intend to guide the career development of the postdoctoral fellow (more information below).

Mentors will be expected to help the Scholar develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) () and provide an annual review of the performance and progress of the postdoctoral scholar's activities in accordance with the expectations and responsibilities of Postdoctoral Scholar Mentors, as laid out by FIU's Office of Postdoctoral Services ().

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 Fall 2026. A second-year renewal will be contingent upon accomplishments over the past year and require a recommendation from the mentor. In addition to salary, the scholar will receive benefits plus a discretionary fund of up to $5,000/year for research and travel expenditures. Candidates will be selected based on demonstration of scholarly promise and potential future impact on their respective field of study.

Candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. from their home institution before the start of the appointment, usually the beginning of the Fall semester (August 13, 2026).

Candidates Should Apply To Job Opening  
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• Cover letter detailing the following:
• Introduction, including name of proposed CASE faculty mentor, who would already have been notified by applicant.
• Summary of proposed research or creative works, and its broader impact in the area of study.
• Potential for cross-collaborative opportunities if applicable.
• How this work will form the foundation for your long-term scholarly pursuits.
• Career goals and how the Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar position will help you achieve your professional goals and transition to an eventual faculty position.
• Proposed research or creative plan (2 pages, 11 pt. font minimum) describing:
• Proposed research statement/question or creative activity.
• Approach of research or creative plan, including preliminary data where applicable.
• Impact of work on area of study.
• Research Methodology (if…