Postdoctoral Associate (KnowLedger Project)

Description

This position is still accepting applications as of 11/04/2025. It remains open until filled. Please don't hesitate to contact if interested.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Postdoctoral Associate of any area of science, with data science experience.  This position will report to Dr. Stuart Chalk, Professor of Chemistry. Position responsibilities include i) lead developer of the core Python application, ii) major contributor to the project ecosystem design and implementation, iii) coordinator of working groups, and iv) major contributor to project presentations and publications. 

The successfull postdoc will be involved at the ground level development of the KnowLedger Project (https://github.com/KnowLedgerRDM), by developing a suite of components needed for an open digital research data management system that will nominally serve all research communities, putting the control of the development in the hands of the research community (as far as possible), promoting data science/informatics as an important part of all research activities, and encouraging research data sharing and reuse.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the hiring department’s discipline or closely related field, plus data science experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: 

Expertise in Python programming, GitHub repository management and Docker containerization is essential. Research data management experience preferred. Organizational and time management skills preferred.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae

Name, phone number, and email address of one professional reference will be requested during the application review stage.

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.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Stuart Chalk at Schalk@unf.edu. Applicants from outside the U.S. will also be considered for the role.