Description
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
DEPARTMENT OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in integrating community-based medical education and clinical care. We are dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals committed to serving the community. The College of Medicine is also an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University is currently seeking a full-time, non-tenure Postdoctoral Associate position within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The selected candidate will be performing Lung research, which will also emphasize the effects of HIV infection and Opioids on lung inflammation and airway innate immunity, with a goal towards developing therapeutic approaches to rescue these effects. The Postdoctoral Associate is required to work with HIV and animal models of the disease. The selected candidate will also be responsible for analyzing scientific data, writing manuscripts for publication, and assisting with grant proposals to agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Defense, and the National Science Foundation. Duties will also include Service to the College of Medicine (e.g., committee member, journal reviewer), grant writing, and applying for federal and/or state funding. Lastly, the selected candidate is expected to possess excellent project and time management skills, strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, and advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace. For more detailed information on research in the lab, please look at our lab publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/collections/mybibliography/
Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree (PhD).
Desired Qualifications: Prior experience working with animals and researching lung physiology and pathology is preferred. Candidates with expertise in instruments such as the Seahorse XF Mito Stress Test, Plethysmograph, and Flexivent. The candidate with a good knowledge of Omics data analysis, specifically RNA-seq, single-cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and metabolomics, will be preferred.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536692 at Careers — FIU Human Resources and attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae in a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references (previous supervisors). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by April 11, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.
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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
