Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

Postdoctoral Associate
 
Job No: 539105
 
Work Type: Full Time
 
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
 
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Grant or Research Administration
 
Department: 23040400 - CJC-BRECHNER CITIZEN ACTN PROJ
 
Job Description
 
Classification Title:
 
Postdoctoral Associate
 
Job Description:
 
The College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The successful candidate will collaborate with Jane Bambauer, Myiah Hutchens, and Jieun Shin on research related to news consumption and audience behavior. Responsibilities include analyzing data, drafting manuscripts, and presenting findings at academic conferences.
 
This project is part of a Knight Foundation-supported research initiative examining public demand for confirmatory vs. truth-seeking online information. This project seeks to identify strategies to foster a sustainable online information ecosystem by encouraging engagement with factual information and truth-seeking content.
 
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets, including collection, management, analysis, and communication. Strong programming skills (R, Python, or similar) and a solid foundation in statistics are essential. Candidates with expertise in computational methods, econometrics, causal inference, and experimental design are encouraged to apply.
 
A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree or have completed all of the requirements for a doctorate in a related field. This position is expected to begin in Summer or Fall 2026, with some flexibility in start dates.
 
This is a 12-month position funded through a Knight Foundation grant to support the Research Initiative to Reduce Motivated Reasoning in News Consumption. The position is appointed yearly with the potential to be renewed for multiple years. This position is time-limited, and continuation of this appointment is contingent upon research needs and satisfactory performance.
 
Expected Salary:
 
Commensurate with experience and education
 
Minimum Requirements:
 
A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree or have completed all requirements for a doctorate in quantitative research methods, statistics, or a closely related field prior to commencing the position.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
The ideal candidates will possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:
 
Self-Motivated Research
 
The design, implementation, and presentation of results of empirical research independently.
 
Data Analysis
 
Cleaning, managing, and analyzing large-scale data using Stata, SPSS, R, or Python
 
Related Research Interests
 
Econometric or theoretical study of political information, media business models, or audience analysis
 
Special Instructions to Applicants:
 
Applicants must submit the following materials:
 
• A cover letter addressing the required qualifications and your preferred start date.
• A current CV.
• Contact information for three references (references will not be contacted until the applicant advances to a later stage of the selection process).
• One or two examples of scholarly writing (e.g., a dissertation chapter, conference paper, or peer-reviewed journal article).
 
The review will begin on April 1, 2026. The position will remain open until the qualified candidate is selected. For inquiries or nominations, please email Jieun Shin at mailto:jieun.shin@ufl.edu.
 
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
 
If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted according with Florida's Sunshine Law.
 
Health Assessment Required:
No
 
Applications Close: 13 May 2026
 
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7001740
 
Our Commitment:
 
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
 
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
 
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