Research Associate, Florida Space Institute

The Opportunity

The 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:

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, or astronomy from an accredited institution, OR equivalent professional qualifications in one of these disciplines above those which would be equivalent to the highest degree and experience conducting research in these fields.
• Demonstrated ability to support competitively funded space research and/or experimentation grants and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience performing research tasks.
• Former participation in publications.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills. We are seeking candidates whose experience in research, mentoring, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
• Proficiency in English

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ . 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 II

University of Central Florida

[email protected]

Contact 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:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options. 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment. 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

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.

Department

Florida Space Institute (FSI)

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement 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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