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Posting NumberSRGV7888

Working TitlePOSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Number of Vacancies1

LocationBrownsville, Texas

DepartmentCollege of Sciences / Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences ( SMSS ) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) invites applications for one postdoctoral position. Preference will be given to candidates working in areas of Mathematics that support our PhD program. Our PhD program has active researchers working in many areas. Pure Math: Combinatorics, Number Theory, and Algebra. Applied Math: Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, and Data Science. Strong candidates from all backgrounds in mathematics will be given full consideration. Candidates should have received a PhD in mathematics, applied/computational mathematics, statistics, or related fields and should demonstrate excellent research potential and capacity for effective teaching. The emphasis of these positions is on research. The teaching load will be one to two courses per semester. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a 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 and/or teaching. Performs teaching and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

About School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences ( SMSS ): The SMSS is part of the College of Sciences at UTRGV . With over 182 faculty and 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College of Sciences takes pride in preparing students for diverse careers. SMSS faculty have active research programs in statistics, pure and applied mathematics, and mathematics education with over 40 tenure-track and tenured faculty. The school offers multiple graduate and undergraduate degrees in statistics and mathematics in addition to a PhD program in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with colleagues in several colleges and departments across the university.

Description of Duties

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

• Developing, testing, and analyzing research projects based on application expertise and interest.

• Aiding in the development of a survey instrument, testing the instrument and disseminating the instrument.

• 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; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Applicants must have Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied/Computational Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields from an accredited university, with at least 18 graduate hours in a mathematics content area.

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.

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.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date10/30/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

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 HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44926

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Multi Media

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

• Additional Document

• NCCPA Certification

• State Licensure

• Representative Research Publication/Grant Documents