Postdoctoral Associate - AI-Powered Athletics

Postdoctoral Associate - AI-Powered Athletics

Job no : 537508

Work type : Post Doc Associate

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Artificial Intelligence, Engineering

Department : 19340000 - EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Classification Title :

Postdoc Associate

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Ph.D. with experience in biomedical engineering, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports science, exercise science, data science, computer science, or a related discipline.

Job Description : The position will focus on carrying out interdisciplinary projects that leverage our comprehensive research databank on UF student athletes. This includes managing, analyzing, and utilizing the data to benefit team performance, support student-athlete health and well-being, and enable scientific and educational research. The candidate will assist with data curation, development of data visualization and analysis tools, and maintaining interdisciplinary relationships between UF researchers and UAA staff. Candidates will be expected to adhere to privacy regulations related to student-athletes, including but not limited to HIPAA, FERPA, NCAA compliance, and UAA reporting guidelines. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on interdisciplinary teams is required.

Expected Salary :

$65,000 - $80,000. Contingent upon experience.

Required Qualifications :

Ph.D. with experience in biomedical engineering, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports science, exercise science, data science, computer science, or a related discipline.

Preferred :

• Experience with human subject research, including ethics approval processes and regulatory compliance
• Strong computer programming skills, including Python and Git / Github
• Experience or interest in learning data visualization strategies and dashboard development using tools like Streamlit
• Data analysis experience, including AI and machine learning methods
• Interest in learning or experience with high performance computing
• Broad knowledge of college sports and / or elite-level competitive athletics.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

For consideration, submit (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, and (3) names and contact information for at least three professional references. Documents should be submitted as a single PDF addressed to Dr. Jennifer Nichols, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

Applications must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Health Assessment Required : No

Advertised : 10 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : 11 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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