Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

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Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Ingram School of Engineering

Job Posting Number: 202462NTL

Job Location: San Marcos

College: College of Science and Engineering

Department/School: Ingram School of Engineering

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. 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.

This posting is for March 2024 – August 2024 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.

Application Procedures: The Ingram School of Engineering will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree granting institution.

Type of Position: Full-Time

Proposed Start Date: FY24

Posting Date: 02/21/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 08/31/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

EEO/AA Statement: Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.

Record Checks and Verifications: Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment: Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.