Semmes Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow

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Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on research under the direct supervision of an approved faculty mentor, including experiment planning, data collection, analysis, and laboratory/field maintenance.
• Participate in regular one-on-one meetings and progress reviews with the faculty mentor.
• Contribute to scientific writing: prepare components of abstracts, posters, presentations, and draft or co-author manuscripts as appropriate.
• Present research results at departmental seminars and at least one regional or national conference if possible.
• Complete professional development modules/workshops (e.g., responsible conduct of research, statistics, grant writing, application preparation, CV/ personal statement workshops, interview skills).
• Maintain accurate research records and comply with institutional safety and ethical standards.
• Assist with outreach or teaching activities (e.g., undergraduate mentoring, lab training) as determined by mentor and program needs.

EDUCATION

Required:

• Bachelor's degree by May 2026 from Trinity University in a relevant science discipline.

• Prior experience working with the proposed faculty mentor on research or closely related academic work preferable (course-based research, independent study, or lab employment).

• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing graduate or medical education.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.

• Ability to commit full-time to the program for the duration of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory or field research experience with evidence of technical competency.
• Experience presenting research or contributing to publications.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and ability to work collaboratively.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 6 months of experience working at an institution of higher education; this may include experience being a part of student organizations and/or student leadership positions

Required:

• May work under pressure to meet office/project deadlines.

• Ability to take on assigned tasks with a high level of creativity, independence, critical thinking, and initiative

• The ability to supervise student workers, including facilitating weekly team meetings and managing student employee data

• Ability to maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality

• Ability to cooperate and collaborate in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and to work with faculty, staff, and students with confidence, patience, and integrity

• Ability to connect with others across differences of perspective and background and serve as a professional representative of The Collaborative in all meetings/interactions

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history.

• May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

• Willingness to travel on behalf of Trinity University.

• Occasionally, required to pick up or deliver information to an off-campus office.

• Overtime may be required during peak periods that include year-end and other special projects.

Application Materials
Applicants should submit:

• A letter describing research interests, career goals, and how the fellowship will support those goals.
• A proposed research plan (1-2 pages) for the year appointment including expected outcomes (papers, conference presentations
• Current CV/resume.
• Letter of support from the proposed faculty mentor confirming willingness to mentor and outlining a brief mentoring plan (1- 2 pages).
• Transcript (unofficial acceptable).
• Contact information for one additional academic reference (besides the mentor).

Selection Process & Timeline

• Review of applications will begin on 24 April 2026.
• Selected candidates will be invited for interviews with the mentor and program committee.
• Final decisions communicated by 1 May 2026. Start date 18 May 2026.