What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Company Description
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a dynamic public institution with multiple campuses across the Rio Grande Valley, dedicated to innovation, opportunity, and purpose-driven careers. UTRGV supports student and faculty success while enhancing quality of life in the region through impactful teaching, research, and community engagement. The university is recognized as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technologies. Its collaborative environment encourages interdisciplinary work that drives positive change locally and internationally.
Role Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in full-time, on-site research and scholarly activities in the Mehta Bioelectronics Lab, within the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BMED) at UTRGV's Brownsville, TX campus. The lab develops low-cost, printable organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) based biosensors, conductive biohybrid constructs for neural and tissue repair, and conductive silk hydrogels for health monitoring and regenerative applications. Daily responsibilities include designing and fabricating biosensor devices, performing electrochemical characterization, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with faculty and multi-institutional research teams on ongoing projects. The fellow will contribute to publications, present findings at conferences and seminars, and assist in preparing grant proposals and reports. The role may also involve mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, supporting laboratory operations, and participating in teaching or outreach activities aligned with departmental needs.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have prior experience in electrochemical biosensing (required)
- Experience with OECT-based biosensors and screen printing fabrication is a strong plus
- Candidates should possess strong laboratory skills and hands-on experience working in experimental or computational research environments
- Background in cell culture and/or in vivo work is a plus; training will be provided for candidates who are strong on the biosensor side but newer to these techniques
- Candidates should possess proficiency in data analysis, including quantitative methods, statistical tools, and scientific computing as appropriate
- Candidates should possess teaching and mentoring abilities, with an interest in supporting undergraduate and graduate student learning
- Ph.D. in bioengineering, electrical engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a closely related discipline, awarded or near completion at the time of appointment
- Strong written and oral communication skills for publications, presentations, and collaborative work
- Ability to work independently and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating professionalism and ethical research conduct
- Experience with grant writing, outreach, or interdisciplinary collaboration is beneficial
- Prior record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations is highly desirable
How to Apply
- Send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Dr. Abijeet Singh Mehta at abijeet.mehta@utrgv.edu. Candidates may also apply directly online at careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52640.