Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SMHC)

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

18h

About The Position

The School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) Research, Training, and Technical
Assistance Center at the University of South Florida (USF) is offering a
Postdoctoral Research Fellow position with yearly renewal; prior Fellows have
continued within the USF SMHC Center as Assistant Research Professors. SMHC
(www.smhcollaborative.org [http://www.smhcollaborative.org]) is a
multi-university consortium that conducts research that informs policy and
practice related to the promotion of social-emotional and behavioral success of
all youth. The Fellow would join a rapidly growing team led by USF faculty
Co-Directors (Drs. Nate von der Embse, Shannon Suldo, and Evan Dart), and
includes a Center Director, two Postdoctoral Fellows, three Research Assistant
Professors, and numerous graduate students. USF is a high-impact, global
research university located in the beautiful Tampa Bay area and is one of only
40 public universities nationwide with very high research activity that is
designated as Community Engaged by the Carnegie Foundation. The USF School
Psychology Program is among the top in the nation, has active research projects
of nearly $60 million, and offers Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs that are accredited
by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of
the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a
talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel
in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and
advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large
employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our
first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans,
retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous
leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving
approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.
News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical
school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top
3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research
funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents,
USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university
generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at
www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
characteristic protected by law.
The University maintains programs for
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all
applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable
accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least
five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit
the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations
[https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx]
webpage
for more information on requesting an accommodation during the
application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action
programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance
with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not
constitute an employment contract.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree