Postdoctoral Fellow

Scope of Job

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.

Description Of Duties

• 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.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• No experience required.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Working Conditions

• 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.

Other Information

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.

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