POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SRGV7678
Working Title
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Office of Research
FTE
1
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job

Postdoctoral trainee will work under minimal supervision with some latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment in research on mammalian signal transduction. Trainee will perform teaching and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

Description of Duties

• Develops, test, and analyzes research projects pertinent to mammalian signal transduction.
• Writes narrative summaries of the research results, and related tasks under the supervision of the faculty member assigned.
• Conducts background research.
• Develops and implements an evaluation plan and prepares progress reports as needed.
• Studies, tests, and maintains accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies.
• Designs and implements training activities as required.
• Teaches one to two courses per semester in conjunction with faculty member, if assigned.
• Publishes in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from immediate faculty supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, or related field

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Mammalian cell biology experience is required.

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
07/17/2024
Grant Funded Position
Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
09/30/2025

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,

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Date of Birth
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*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 HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43608

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