Postdoctoral Fellow

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
9162

Working Title

Working Title POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department College of Health Professions / Health and Biomedical Sciences

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Works under minimal supervision with some latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment in research and/or teaching. Performs teaching and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

Developing, testing, and analyzing research projects based on application expertise and interest;
Aiding in the development of a survey instrument, testing the instrument and disseminating the instrument;
Writing narrative summaries of the research results, and related tasks under the supervision of the faculty member assigned;
Conducting background research;
Developing and implementing an evaluation plan and preparing progress reports as needed;
Studying, testing, and maintaining accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies;
Designing and implementing training activities as required;
Teaching one course per year in conjunction with faculty member, if assigned;
Publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

None.

Doctoral degree from an accredited University (based on funding restrictions degree may need to have been conferred within a set period of time previous to assuming position).

None.

None.

None.

None.

Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

This is a trainee position subject to a specific time as agreed to by stakeholders.

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date 10/05/2026

Grant Funded Position No

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

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