Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive community

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Texas State University invites applications for a pool of Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the Ingram School of Engineering, spanning Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering. Appointments support research, scholarship, teaching, and professional development under faculty mentorship.

Open to candidates who recently earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate, with preferred teaching experience.

Formación

• Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc., M.D.).
• Open to multiple engineering disciplines as listed in posting (Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical).

Responsabilidades

• Post-doctoral scholars work under a faculty mentor and engage in research, scholarship and/or teaching activities.
• Appointments contingent on performance evaluations and continued funding.

Educación

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

Job Posting Number: 2027040NTL

Position Description

The Ingram School of Engineering seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholar (post-doc) positions in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. For information about the various areas visit the Ingram School of Engineering.

A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post‑doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post‑doc's aspirations and experiences. The appointment involves substantial and full‑time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. For more information, please visit Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA/PPS No. 04.01.24(7.21).

This posting is for September 2026 – August 2027 hires. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc., M.D.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Open Until Filled? Yes

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin‑San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal‑clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full‑time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off‑campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.