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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow - Jupiter, FL.

Working under the direction of the Executive Director of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, the Assistant Director/Director of Community Engagement and Programming, and the Director of the MobileMinds program, the selected fellow will have a postdoctoral appointment in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and will provide direct support to the ASCEND and MobileMinds programs; develop relationships with educators and administrators in area schools and community centers; assist in managing ASCEND fellows, program volunteers, and program participants; and develop activities, lessons, and curriculum to be administered for community engagement programs. In addition, this fellow will serve as Assistant to the Director of Community Engagement Programming.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Director of ASCEND and Director of MobileMinds programs in administration of community engagement programs.
• Utilize training and expertise in neuroscience to develop hands-on activities and lessons appropriate for middle school students.
• Communicate difficult neuroscience concepts effectively on a level that is digestible for a lay audience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in the Life Sciences (neuroscience familiarity desired but not required) required.
Experience participating in education and community programs as part of a University or research organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate and communicate science to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and serve as a liaison between FAU personnel, community leaders, and the general public.
Excellent networking skills with the ability to create and maintain partnerships that benefit the institute and further its mission.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Desired Skills & Experience:
• Multiple years of experience in outreach and program development
• Experience teaching K-12 and higher education audiences
• Experience using photo/video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat
• Experience creating and updating social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
• Ability to build, manage, and lead an effective work team comprised of employees, students, and volunteers.

Salary:

$53,000 - $54,840 per year

College or Department:

Division of Research

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2022-08-29-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into one attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs . 

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow - Jupiter, FL.

Working under the direction of the Executive Director of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, the Assistant Director/Director of Community Engagement and Programming, and the Director of the MobileMinds program, the selected fellow will have a postdoctoral appointment in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and will provide direct support to the ASCEND and MobileMinds programs; develop relationships with educators and administrators in area schools and community centers; assist in managing ASCEND fellows, program volunteers, and program participants; and develop activities, lessons, and curriculum to be administered for community engagement programs. In addition, this fellow will serve as Assistant to the Director of Community Engagement Programming.

Essential Duties

• Assist the Director of ASCEND and Director of MobileMinds programs in administration of community engagement programs.
• Utilize training and expertise in neuroscience to develop hands-on activities and lessons appropriate for middle school students.
• Communicate difficult neuroscience concepts effectively on a level that is digestible for a lay audience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in the Life Sciences (neuroscience familiarity desired but not required) required.
Experience participating in education and community programs as part of a University or research organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate and communicate science to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and serve as a liaison between FAU personnel, community leaders, and the general public.
Excellent networking skills with the ability to create and maintain partnerships that benefit the institute and further its mission.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Desired Skills & Experience:
• Multiple years of experience in outreach and program development
• Experience teaching K-12 and higher education audiences
• Experience using photo/video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat
• Experience creating and updating social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
• Ability to build, manage, and lead an effective work team comprised of employees, students, and volunteers.

Salary:

$53,000 - $54,840 per year

College or Department:

Division of Research

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2022-08-29-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into one attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711