CSE Postdoctoral Scholar - (Pooled

Vacancy Number

PD-0029

PD0033

Main UNCW Campus

Postdoctoral Scholars are invited to conduct research in one or more of the following departments and disciplines:

• Biology and Marine Biology
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Physics and Physical Oceanography
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics

The primary responsibilities include conducting research, overseeing projects and personnel, project management, assistance with proposals and manuscripts, data acquisition, computational results interpretation, and data analysis, both in field and laboratory settings. Scholars will collaborate with academic departments and various university units.

• Have a primary faculty mentor.
• Develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in coordination with the mentor.
• Participate in professional development programming offered through the University.

Appointments are term‑limited based on funding availability, typically 12‑month full‑time terms, with a maximum of five years. Term appointments may be extended depending on funding and researcher performance.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the listed science fields earned before the appointment start date but no more than five (5) years prior. Exceptions to the five‑year limit may be waived.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutory eligibility criterion for state‑funded employee benefit programs.

Postdoctoral positions are temporary, non‑permanent state employee roles but qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave. Applicants must complete the online application by the closing date to be considered.