Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Position Number: 130190
Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Working Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Academic Affairs-Special Project
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000
Pay Basis: Annually
The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research under the mentorship of Principal Investigator, Dr. Franccesco Boeno, to support projects under the Center for Computational Intelligence, in collaboration with (Dr. Marcas Bamman at) the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). This position will come with an appointment at IHMC. This position will collaborate on the creation and/or application of computational models and systems capable of performing complex tasks in strategic research clusters. Specifically, the candidate will be expected to engage in preclinical research associated with functional and multiomics data generation and analysis The position is approved for funding for 2 years, with the funding available to extend the appointment to a 3rd year, dependent on having met specified goals and metrics agreed upon by the PI and CCI leadership.
Post-docs are required to live locally with the expectation of working on campus, with schedule flexibility coordinated with the PI. Move date is also flexible within reason.
The appointee shall have received a doctorate from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities such as, Biology, Applied Physiology, Medical Sciences, Movement Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field. Candidates must have a doctoral degree conferred before the appointment date. Candidates must also be authorized to work in the US (US citizens, permanent residents, or appropriate visa status. No H1-B visa allowed due to current moratorium).
Documented experience working in a collaborative research team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Documented experience working on preclinical research.
Experience with animal handling, molecular biology, skeletal muscle biology and bioinformatics are highly desirable. Experience securing grant funding for research. Ability to work collaboratively in a research team environment.
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu
If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.
UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.
When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.
ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm
FTE: 1.0
Preferred Response Date: 06/01/2026
