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About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Information The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom (ASC) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships. ASC seeks exceptional, independently motivated early-career scholars who will research, teach and participate in the vibrant life of the Adam Smith Center in Miami. Fellowships are highly competitive, and applicants' research proposals must clearly demonstrate engagement with the Center's mission and academic interests-including economic liberty, free markets, entrepreneurship, academic freedom, classic liberal thought, individual liberty and the institutional foundations of prosperity. The Center The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom is a world-class, independent university think tank dedicated to advancing the principles of economic freedom, individual liberty and limited government through research, education and public engagement. The Center promotes interdisciplinary scholarship and fosters dialogue on the role of free market economies and their impact on freedom and human prosperity in the United States and around the world. The Fellowship Postdoctoral Fellows Are Members Of Energetic And Collaborative Intellectual Communities At Both ASC And FIU. Reporting To ASC's Associate Director, Postdoctoral Fellows Actively Contribute To The Center's Mission And Activities Through:

• Conducting original and independent research aligned with the Center's mission and academic focus areas;
• Presenting on their research at the end of each semester, and submitting publishable drafts of their work at the end of each academic year;
• Teaching at least one course (or one academic seminar series) each academic year; and
• Contributing to Adam Smith Center events, policy briefings and public outreach initiatives.

In addition, Adam Smith Center Postdoctoral Fellows receive opportunities for professional development as they prepare for the next phases of their careers. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled. To be considered for an Adam Smith Center Postdoctoral Fellowship, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter detailing: (1) specific research project(s) that engage(s) the Center's mission and academic interest areas; (2) why ASC is the best fit for your proposed research and how you intend to contribute to the academic life of the Center; and (3) teaching experience, if any;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Writing sample; and
• Contact information for three academic references.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536241 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and summary of research specialization. This pool will remain open until September 30th, 2026. Terms

• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Office space, research support, professional development opportunities and access to FIU university-wide resources; and
• One-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the Associate Director for a second (and final) year, based on performance and funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Economics, Political Economy, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Business, Law or a related field (the doctorate must be officially conferred by the start date of the fellowship);
• Demonstrated scholarly interest in economic freedom, entrepreneurship, classic liberal thought, free markets, individual liberty and/or the institutional foundations of prosperity;
• Outstanding analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Commitment to academic excellence and public scholarship;
• Teaching experience in relevant fields is strongly preferred; and
• Satisfactory completion of FIU requirements for postdoctoral employment.

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How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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