Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Overview

Position Title : Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Job Posting Number : 2026033NTL

Job Location : San Marcos

College / Division : College of Science and Engineering

Department / School : Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position Description : The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) position in Chemistry and Biochemistry. 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 the Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA / PPS No. 04.01.24 (7.21). 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. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Recently awarded a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biomolecular engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, polymer science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and in groups
• Experience in preparing scientific publications.

Application Procedures

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53449

Interested individuals should submit the following :

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant's research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.

Type of Position : Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date : 07 / 17 / 2025

Review Date : 06 / 30 / 2026

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Legal Notices

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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 student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53449

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