Research Associate, Florida Space Institute
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
The OpportunityThe Florida Space Institute (FSI) at the
University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for
multiple full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning research associate
positions to carry out research in the fields of space, space
instrumentation, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), heliophysics,
and planetary and atmospheric sciences, as well as astronomy and
astrophysics. The successful candidates will be expected to support
externally-funded research programs that address scientific
questions of significance in these fields; collaborate with
researchers and faculty at FSI and UCF, including instrumentation
and engineering support if applicable; and providing high quality
student and postdoctoral supervision and mentorship.
FSI is a multi-disciplinary center for space-related activities
aimed at facilitating and conducting leading-edge research in
astrophysics, heliophysics, and planetary, space and atmospheric
sciences, and is committed to supporting space education programs.
We are looking to expand our group of researchers on our way to
becoming a premier institution in space sciences and education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all
applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically
through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, . In
addition to the online application, interested candidates should
upload a cover letter, a research statement, a current curriculum
vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3)
professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official
transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency
evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic
credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be
simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is
finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit
additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search may be directed to:Gian-Karlo
Alvarez, HR Business Partner IIUniversity of Central FloridaContact
number: +1 407-882-0204
Special Instructions to the Applicants:This position is funded by
contracts and grants and is contingent upon available funding.
Job Close Date:Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open
until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we
encourage you to submit your application and all required
documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for
the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation
public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in
Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators,
innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader
prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role
is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at
one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be
met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented
faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple
campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive
difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful
opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on
complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new
skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well
beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!---UCF offers:
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's
expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of
the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:Pursuant to
Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to
certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required
to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional
screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a
permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent
resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of
education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia,
North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to
research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty,
graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or
contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions,
visiting assistant professors, and visiting research
associates.DepartmentFlorida Space Institute (FSI)Work
ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected
SalaryNegotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central
Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
including Disabled/Vets. - Click on to view the President's
Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with
disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in
the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials
and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free
campus and an E-Verify employer.
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