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Posting Number: SRGV8442

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering

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, service, and/or teaching. Performs teaching service, and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

Description of Duties:

The following is a listing of typical duties applicable to the position:

• Developing, testing, and analyzing research projects based on application expertise and interest;
• 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 related to the focus of the research activities assigned;
• Support in proposal writing and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: General supervision from immediate faculty supervisor Dr. Arturo Fuentes and/or his delegates.

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: Significant experience with material science research, running a research laboratory, and supervising students.

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.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 08/05/2025

Grant Funded Position: No