Postdoctoral Fellow

Type: Full-Time

Category: Physics, Astronomy

Posting Number: SRGV
8615

Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: College of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy

FLSA: Exempt

Position Available Date: January 15, 2026

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Grant Funded: No

This trainee position is designed for individuals pursuing research as a vital part of their educational and professional development. The fellow will work under minimal supervision with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment in research and/or teaching activities.

• Developing, testing, and analyzing research projects aligned with expertise and interests.
• Assisting in the creation and dissemination of survey instruments.
• Writing narrative summaries and research reports under faculty supervision.
• Conducting background research and developing evaluation plans.
• Implementing training activities as required.

• Teaching one to two courses per semester (if assigned).
• Publishing in peer-reviewed journals related to assigned research.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

• Received:
  General direction from the assigned supervisor.
• Given:
  None.

• Education:
  
  Doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.

• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  None.

• Prior research or teaching experience in a related field is an asset.

• Proficiency in using computers, software tools, and statistical research applications.

• Office/research environment with some travel and weekend work required.
• As UTRGV is a distributed institution, presence may be required at multiple locations across the Rio Grande Valley.

• This is a trainee position for a specified period as agreed upon by stakeholders.
• All UTRGV employees must complete a criminal background check (CBC).

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We encourage women, minorities, and differently-abled individuals to apply.

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• Date of Birth
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• Ethnicity/Race

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UTRGV reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications before the closing date once posting requirements are met.