Postdoctoral Scholar Pool

Posting Information

Position Title

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Department of Biology

Job Posting Number

2025063NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Science and Engineering

Department/School

Biology

Position Description

The Department of Biologyseeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions.

These appointments will involve a substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory 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

This posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a relevant discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Record of scholarly achievements (publications, funding, awards, etc. )

Application Procedures

The Department of Biology will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Current CV
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experience relevant to a postdoc research appointment
• Statement of research interests
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

As part of the application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant's research skills and experience. 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

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

05/29/2025

Review Date

06/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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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

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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.