Astronomy & Physics Postdoctoral Fellow (Research & Teaching)

TopSciNet; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a trainee position in Physics and Astronomy, located in Brownsville, Texas. The role supports research as part of educational development and involves minimal supervision with room for initiative and independent judgment.

The fellow will develop and test research projects, assist in survey instrument creation, and write summaries and reports under faculty supervision. Some teaching and travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• Experience not required.
• Willingness to engage in research and teaching activities.

Aufgaben

• Develop, test, and analyze research projects aligned with expertise and interests.
• Assist in creation and dissemination of survey instruments.
• Write narrative summaries and research reports under faculty supervision.
• Conduct background research and develop evaluation plans.
• Implement training activities as required.
• Teach one to two courses per semester (if assigned).
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals related to assigned research.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Computing skills

Statistical software

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a trainee position in Physics and Astronomy, located in Brownsville, Texas. The role supports research as part of educational development and involves minimal supervision with room for initiative and independent judgment.

The fellow will develop and test research projects, assist in survey instrument creation, and write summaries and reports under faculty supervision. Some teaching and travel may be required.