Postdoctoral Fellow

Position: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
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 research work as required within the lab and/or project assigned.

Description of Duties

The following is a listing of typical duties that may be applicable to the position:

* 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;

* Supports faculty supervisor in the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals;

* Publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned;

* and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Doctoral degree from an accredited University with a focus on STEM field (program).

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

None.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

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

Working Conditions

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.

Other

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

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate With Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/06/2026 Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 12/31/2027