Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few. This PostDoc will do research in Advance Logistics using Elements of Military Space Operations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or materials science
• Two years of postdoc research experience in first-principles calculations and computational materials design

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with materials thermodynamics
• Python coding and machine learning skills

Responsibilities

• Do research in Advance Logistics using Elements of Military Space Operations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree