Jobs in Florida 2026 (Now Hiring) - Smart Auto Apply

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.

Assistant Scientist

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist to support the Understanding Gulf Ocean Systems (UGOS) Consortium. The selected candidate will contribute to research at the intersection of oceanography and fisheries, with a focus on larval dispersal, recruitment, and connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS The successful candidate will:

• Interpret and statistically analyze complex biological and oceanographic datasets
• Develop and test hypotheses related to physical-biological interactions and recruitment variability
• Conduct simulations using coupled physical-biological models for larval dispersal
• Collaborate with academic and federal researchers across the UGOS Consortium
• Present research at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography or related field
• At least 1 year of relevant postdoctoral experience
• Strong background in oceanographic modeling, statistical analysis, and data interpretation
• Demonstrated programming experience including MATLAB, R and Fortran, along with experience with High Performing Computing (HPC) environments.
• Peer-reviewed publication record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Please submit a statement of interest, CV, and the names of three professional references.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff