POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
SRGV9179


Working Title
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW


Number of Vacancies
1


Location
Brownsville, Texas


Department
College of Sciences/ Human Genetics & STDOI


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.

Performs research work as required within 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 using large family-based data sets; Analysis of multiomics data in families; Provides guidance and support to PhD students with their dissertation projects as needed; Incorporation of machine learning into multiomics analysis; Aid with the development of a platform for the integration of all multiomics data; Writing narrative summaries of research results, and related tasks under the supervision of the faculty member assigned; Assisting with the preparation of progress reports as needed; Publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned; Presenting research findings at relevant symposium and research conferences; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received


General supervision from immediate faculty supervisor.

Supervision Given


None.

Required Education


Doctoral degree in Biology, Statistics, Computing, Human Genetics or related field from an accredited university.

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, including Python, R, and SOLAR.

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.

As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.

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
10/08/2026


Grant Funded Position
Yes


If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
07/31/2028

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/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.

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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.

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