POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Posting Number: SRGV9162

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: College of Health Professions / Health and
Biomedical Sciences

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

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.

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; 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.

Supervision Received:

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

None.

Required Education:

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).

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: 10/05/2026

Grant Funded Position: No

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

EEO Statement:

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any
confidential information from the documents you attach with your
application. The confidential information includes the
following:

Date of Birth
Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to
submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding
your application to the department as per your submission. The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to
discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date
of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three
(3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
(956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is
subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background
check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval
from the VP of Human Resources.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52861
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