Intro
PIER recruits emerging scholars who combine rigorous research with a commitment to student learning and community engagement. Fellows work within one of the four areas and contribute to PVAMU’s research momentum and academic mission.
What you’ll do
- Lead an independent, collaborative research agenda aligned to one area
- Publish, present, and pursue external funding with mentors
- Mentor students; contribute guest lectures or lab modules
- Participate in PIER forums and interdisciplinary exchanges
Eligibility and materials
- Doctorate (or equivalent) within ~3 years of start
- Cover letter and CV
- Two-page research statement
- One-page teaching/mentorship statement
- Three references
Selection criteria
Research excellence and fit; potential for collaboration and mentorship; commitment to equity, ethics, and societal impact.
Professional development
Workshops on proposal writing, project management, mentoring, communication, and responsible research. Structured feedback and quarterly research forums.
Aashir Nasim, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Prairie View A&M University
Contact PIER
PIER Administrative Office
Roy G. Perry College of Engineering – Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB) 202
Prairie View A&M University
(936) 261-9956
phobiomon@pvamu.edu