What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate, Shark Biology position at University of North Florida?
General Description/Primary Purpose: The Department of Biology seeks to fill a 24-month Postdoctoral Associate position in Shark Biology. This appointment is term-limited and reappointments are based on performance and funding.
Position responsibilities involve participation in field and laboratory research on fish toxicology as part of a new research project funded by the Florida Institute of Oceanographys (FIO) Florida Restore Act Centers of Excellence Program (FLRACEP). The project is being conducted in collaboration with researchers from Florida State University, University of Florida, and State University of New York. The goal of this project is to examine spatial and temporal patterns of abundance, biodiversity, and toxicological responses of large deep-sea fishes with special emphasis on fish populations sampled from regions impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
The candidate will directly participate in two 12-day oceanographic research cruises annually (2026 and 2027), assisting in deepwater fish collection and biological sampling. Training in fish collection and biological sampling procedures will be provided by participation in UNFs fishery-independent longline survey, which is conducted on a year-round basis. The candidate will conduct laboratory tests on fish toxicology using biological samples obtained from sampling cruises. Additional responsibilities will include data management activities, oversight of undergraduate and/or graduate student research assistants, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Jim Gelsleichter.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on January 5, 2026.
Required Qualifications
Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jim Gelsleichter at 1-904-6 0-1575, or
jim.gelsleichter@unf.edu.
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Position responsibilities involve participation in field and laboratory research on fish toxicology as part of a new research project funded by the Florida Institute of Oceanographys (FIO) Florida Restore Act Centers of Excellence Program (FLRACEP). The project is being conducted in collaboration with researchers from Florida State University, University of Florida, and State University of New York. The goal of this project is to examine spatial and temporal patterns of abundance, biodiversity, and toxicological responses of large deep-sea fishes with special emphasis on fish populations sampled from regions impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
The candidate will directly participate in two 12-day oceanographic research cruises annually (2026 and 2027), assisting in deepwater fish collection and biological sampling. Training in fish collection and biological sampling procedures will be provided by participation in UNFs fishery-independent longline survey, which is conducted on a year-round basis. The candidate will conduct laboratory tests on fish toxicology using biological samples obtained from sampling cruises. Additional responsibilities will include data management activities, oversight of undergraduate and/or graduate student research assistants, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Jim Gelsleichter.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on January 5, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Earned a doctoral degree from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline by the employment start date on January 5, 2026.
- Have demonstrated ability to carry out individual or group research at the advanced level.
- Have training in research procedures.
- Experience and specialized training necessary to develop and interpret data required for success in research projects.
Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:
- A cover letter describing professional qualifications, career goals, and specific interest in this position.
- Current curriculum vitae
- Description of research experience (1-2 pages)
- Unofficial transcripts
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
- Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jim Gelsleichter at 1-904-6 0-1575, or
jim.gelsleichter@unf.edu.
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