Postdoctoral Fellow Contract

Posting Number: SRGV7911
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location:
Edinburg, Texas
Department: College of Engineering and Computer Science / Center for Advance Manufacturing Innovation & Cyber
Systems
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
UTRGV Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Cyber System (CAMICS,
www.utrgv.edu/camics ) is seeking applications for a Postdoc Fellow position
supporting projects related to tactical alloys, foundry operations, and additive manufacturing. Through multiple external funded projects,
UTRGV CAMICS center builds strong research, education and exposure programs for defense materials and manufacturing, energy manufacturing,
and cyber systems, leveraging our strength in Additive, Convergent and Transformative Manufacturing processes. Through interdisciplinary
research and impactful technology transfer programs, the CAMICS center contributes to building the world-class America manufacturing base in
Texas, the U.S. and beyond. The center offers strategically restructured research, education, and workforce development programs, through
which we prepare world-class engineers and workers who are acquainted with skills needed to operate, design, develop, and manage the
advanced manufacturing processes and systems.

This trainee position allow the Postdoc to pursue research as a vital component of
his/her educational mission and professional career development. Works under minimal supervision with some latitude in the use of initiative
and independent judgment in research and student training. Performs research work as required within the project
assigned.

Description of Duties:
Duties of this Postdoc Fellow position include: Developing, testing, and analyzing
research results through empirical and computation methods to support projects funded by federal agencies with background in metallurgy,
materials, additive manufacturing, laser material processing; Aiding in the development of research instrument, testing the new processes
and disseminating the discoveries related to above mentioned topics; 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 planned studies; Designing and implementing training activities as required; 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:
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:
Research experiences in
metallurgy, and metal additive manufacturing.

Preferred Experience:
Research experiences as demonstrated in publications on
topics in Metallurgy, Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.

Equipment:
Use and operation of research equipment,
machines and instruments including SME, XRD, and testing 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 Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with
Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 11/26/2024
Grant Funded
Position: Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date: 06/30/2028

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 .

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45211jeid-2e53ecc0a0c55e44b70bd9d4dce28b5d