Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV8408
Working Title	POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	College of Sciences / School of Earth Environmental and Marine Sciences
FTE	1
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.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 to two courses per semester in conjunction with faculty member, if assigned; Publishing in peer-reviewed publications or reports related to the focus of the research activities assigned; and performing other job-related duties as assigned. Detecting geomorphic change in the lower Rio Grande Valley using airborne LiDAR datasets collected in 2011 and 2022.
Supervision Received	General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	None.
Required Education	Doctoral degree in Earth or Planetary Sciences, or a related discipline, from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	None.
Licenses/Certifications	None.
Required Experience	None.
Preferred Experience	Experience in working with LiDAR change detection and derived digital elevation model (DEM).Experience in using landscape evolution, flow routing, sediment transport, or hydrological models.Experience with drone survey and data processing.Field experience in geomorphological and hydrological surveys.Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Equipment	Use of personal computer and proficiency in software, research statistical and mathematical 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	07/22/2025
Grant Funded Position	Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date	09/30/2026

Posting Detail Information

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/RacePlease 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 HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47902

Posting Supplemental Questions

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* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
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* Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
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- Yes – I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No – I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
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* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
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