Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: October 24, 2025
Category: Physics, Astronomy
Posting Number: SRGV8615
Vacancies: 1
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Department: College of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy
FLSA: Exempt
Position Available Date: January 15, 2026
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Grant Funded: No

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

Typical responsibilities include:

• 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.

• Given: None.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.

• Experience: None required.

• Licenses/Certifications: None.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills and Equipment

• 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.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We encourage women, minorities, and differently-abled individuals to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are advised not to include confidential personal information such as:

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Ethnicity/Race

For questions, please contact Human Resources at (956) 665-2451 or careers@utrgv.edu.
UTRGV reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications before the closing date once posting requirements are met.

How to Apply

Apply online at: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49139
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