Post Doctoral Scholar

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The Opportunity

The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the College of Community Innovation and Education invites applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position. This is an in-person position.

Primary duties will include working closely with the Center's Director and staff to identify research questions to advance evidence-based and promising practices focusing on postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, the postdoctoral scholar will conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, and prepare findings for publications.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing and new Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) data.

• Identify research questions aligned with the Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs.

• Prepare manuscripts and reports for publication and dissemination (e.g., journals, required reports, presentations, FCSUA's website).

• Assist with preparation of Technical Assistance and professional development materials.

• Assist with collection and analysis of evaluation data (e.g., Salesforce database, Strategic Planning Tool, webinars, events).

• Assist with needs assessment, planning, and implementation of FPCTPs that include evidenced-based and promising practices (EBPPs).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to design and facilitate research studies, including appropriate methods, data collection strategies, and analysis techniques.

• Ability to use complex data management software and other relevant technology.

• Experience working with youth and young adults with disabilities, preferably with students with intellectual disabilities, in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.

Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, 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.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
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.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore, PhD, Executive Director and Professor, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) at [email protected]
 

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 Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty) and sick leave and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/).

Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while
Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more
than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering
complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 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 higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral
scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) - Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$50,000.00 to 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. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.