Jobs at University of Central Florida

Designs, implements, operates, and secures enterprise systems and applications. Performs system architecture, administration, secure configuration (SFTP, SSL, web servers), monitoring, updates, QA for server deployments, documentation, and supports product evaluation and governance.

Coordinate employer recruiting activities and interview logistics for STEM students; support large-scale career events; engage faculty, student organizations, and employers; develop career programming and marketing across Handshake, uConnect, and social channels; manage employer feedback and operational processes using Qualtrics and Handshake.

Lead and manage university BI and analytics operations, including the data warehouse, BI applications, campus report delivery, information delivery design, security administration, user training, testing, and application design to support institutional internationalization and decision support.

Coordinate procurement and travel functions for the Office of Research: initiate requisitions, manage procurement card transactions, process invoices and expense reports, reconcile expense activity, ensure compliance with university policies, support vendor and contract administration, and assist travelers with bookings and documentation.

Partner with faculty to integrate instructional technologies, design and deliver professional development, evaluate and pilot emerging educational tools (AI, XR), create multimedia and instructional resources, support multimedia production and accessibility, coordinate Faculty Multimedia Center operations and cross-departmental training initiatives, and assist with special projects and mentoring.

Create, edit, and produce video, photo, and design content for UCF social channels; track social trends; develop content strategies; capture event content; train and coordinate student interns; collaborate with team to ensure engaging, audience-focused digital storytelling.

Serve as QA/QC manager for university construction projects: develop and implement quality plans, perform site inspections, report deficiencies, support project managers, oversee construction phase activities, verify close-out documents, and ensure compliance with safety, design, and contract requirements.

Provide multi-channel IT support for desktops, laptops, and peripherals across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, use endpoint management and vulnerability tools, create knowledge base articles, coordinate vendor repairs, meet service-level metrics, and be available for occasional after-hours and emergency campus support.

Postdoctoral researcher in computational and theoretical materials science performing first-principles (DFT) calculations and developing machine-learning methods to design materials for quantum and energy applications, predict synthesizability, and study defect physics; collaborate, communicate results, and work independently on cutting-edge materials informatics research.

Faculty positions (Assistant/Associate/Professor) to establish and lead a high-impact optics and photonics research program, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, pursue external research funding, collaborate across colleges, and contribute service to the university and profession.

Conduct research in NLP, computer vision, and AI aimed at publishing annually in top-tier conferences. Contribute to teaching CAP6411. PhD required before start; provide three professional references. Position based at UCF with Florida residency expectation and additional screening for certain international affiliations.

Coordinate planning, implementation, and reporting for digital learning pilots and initiatives. Manage timelines, stakeholder communications, documentation, project management tools, and event logistics while supporting faculty and cross-campus collaboration to ensure projects meet goals and timelines.

Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors: cultivate, solicit, steward, and close gifts. Identify and qualify prospects, track portfolio performance, and collaborate with leadership and UCF Advancement to align fundraising with organizational priorities.

Provide front-line technical support for the LMS and instructional tools via phone, chat, and ticketing; troubleshoot and escalate issues; document cases; create support documentation; assist with testing, training, and workshops; monitor feedback and contribute to process improvements.

Conduct computational materials research for energy applications using DFT, GC-DFT, MD (AIMD, classical, MLIP), and develop machine-learning models for interfaces. Analyze and publish results, present at conferences, manage collaborations, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals.

Perform computational research modeling electrochemical reactions on surfaces and interfaces using first-principles DFT, grand canonical DFT, microkinetic modeling, and machine-learning methods; develop machine-learning interatomic potentials; collaborate with team members, mentor trainees, and communicate results in writing and presentations.

Lead a team overseeing university export control compliance: conduct export assessments, classify technologies, review agreements, draft Technology Control Plans, manage recordkeeping, prepare license applications, support OFAC compliance, provide policy guidance and training, and liaise with faculty and federal agencies.

Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Purview); implement data governance (DLP, retention, sensitivity labels); troubleshoot complex M365 issues and manage incidents in ServiceNow; support Entra ID and Conditional Access; lead M365 projects and migrations; develop automation with PowerShell, Power Automate, and Microsoft Graph API; evaluate new features (including Copilot), maintain documentation, and mentor junior engineers.

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise voice solutions (Microsoft Teams Phone, Direct Routing, SBCs). Administer Teams Rooms, monitor call quality, troubleshoot complex voice issues, manage incidents in ServiceNow, support contact center integrations and PBX migrations, automate tasks with PowerShell, ensure E911 compliance, and mentor junior engineers.

Conduct experimental research on electrocatalysts and integrate them into seawater electrolyzers, fuel cells, and batteries. Analyze electrochemical data and materials characterization, publish results, support federal research proposals, mentor students, and maintain laboratory equipment and safety protocols.