Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

Position Title

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

2026037

NTL

San Marcos

College of Science and Engineering

Ingram School of Engineering

The Ingram School of Engineering seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholar (post-doc) positions in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. For information about the various areas visit the Ingram School of Engineering.

A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post-doc’s aspirations and experiences.

The appointment involves substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. For more information, please visit Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA/PPS No. 04.01.24 (7.21).

This posting is for September 2025 – August 2026 hires. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g.,

D.Sc., M.D.).

Previous teaching experience is preferred.

The Ingram School of Engineering will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Interested individuals should submit:

• Current CV
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment, statement of research interests
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree granting institution.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

FY26

07/17/2025

05/31/2026

Yes

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in…