Post Doc position opening

[jack puleo]

Coastal Listers,

Please see below for a post doc position in my group.  Interested candidates should apply as indicated in the "how to apply" section and also send a CV and cover letter directly to me at jpu...@fiu.edu

Thanks.

                            

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Postdoctoral Associate - Extreme Events Institute

The Extreme Events Institute (EEI) at Florida International University (FIU) is at the forefront of extreme event and other laboratory, field, and modeling efforts in the coastal region. EEI research is funded by

funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Environmental Security and Technology Certification Program (ESTCP, and many other federal, state, and local entities. More information about the Institute can be found at Extreme Events Institute.

 

The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research initiatives, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts, and interact with academic and industry collaborators. This is an 18-month post-doctoral position with the possibility of renewal.

 

Primary duties

 

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on coastal engineering and science, focusing on experimental and/or computational aspects.
• Design, set up, and execute field data collection at Pompano Beach and Jupiter Inlet, FL.
• Develop and apply hydrodynamic models to simulate waves and currents at the field site.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and numerical data, and disseminate findings through technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students as needed.
• Collaborate with researchers from other institutions and industry partners as needed.

 

Preferred Qualifications

               

• A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Coastal Oceanography, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in fluid mechanics and coastal processes.
• Experience with experimental techniques including current meters, pressure sensors, and GPS surveying.
• Proficiency in computational methods include large-scale and high resolution hydrodynamic models.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis using software such as MATLAB or Python.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing research findings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 537000 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a current curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a cover letter, as a single PDF file.  Finalist candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted.  To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by May 31, 2026. The review will continue until the position is filled.

 

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email o...@fiu.edu.

 

 

Jack A. Puleo
Florida International University

Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives in Coastal Engineering and Resilience

Office of Research and Economic Development
Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Extreme Events Institute
11200 SW 8th, Miami, FL, 33199
P: (302) 339-0343  
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
Website: https://www.fiu.edu