Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Hobson Lab, College of Arts and Sciences
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Jun 12, 2026 | |
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Job Description
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Job Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Hobson Lab, College of Arts and Sciences Posting Start Date:
6/11/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
The Hobson Lab at the University of Cincinnati (https://hobsonresearch.com/) is recruiting a computationally-focused postdoc to work on an NSF-supported project about factors affecting sociality and cognition in animals. The postdoc should have extensive experience in either social network analysis (ideally with animals) or expertise and previous evidence of success in agent-based modeling of social or cognitive questions. The postdoc should be able to and prepared to start work on the project in July 2026. The initial appointment is one year; renewals may be available but would be contingent on novel funding being awarded. H1B support is not available for this position. Essential Functions
Required Education
Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree Required Trainings/Certifications
N/A Required Experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
* Applicants must have a PhD degree granted by June 2026 (at the latest) in biology or closely related field * The applicant's previous research needs to have focused on either social network analysis or agent-based modeling of social processes * The applicant should have a demonstrated ability to develop and carry out research projects with past evidence of publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers and scientific productivity Desired Skills * The applicant should have extensive data analysis experience and quantitative and computational skills * The applicant should have strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills Application Process Information
To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three references (letters of reference will be requested for finalists). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
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