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Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code10095
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Position Information
Posting NumberA1276
Working TitleResearch Assistant - Electrical Engineering
LocationEdinburg, Texas
CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE ) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Maximum appointment may be increased up to forty (40) hours per week (100% FTE ) during the summer if funded by a grant.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to master’s and doctoral students who are assigned to a specific faculty member who is conducting research or a scholarly endeavor. Duties will vary depending on the project and assigned research/scholarly functions, or other creative aspects.
Preferred Qualifications
SalaryCommensurate with experience
Number of VacanciesMultiple
Desired Start Date09/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at http://careers.utrgv.edu.
If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.
A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48423
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code10095
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently admitted to the Graduate School
- Be in good academic standing
- Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall
Position Information
Posting NumberA1276
Working TitleResearch Assistant - Electrical Engineering
LocationEdinburg, Texas
CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE ) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Maximum appointment may be increased up to forty (40) hours per week (100% FTE ) during the summer if funded by a grant.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to master’s and doctoral students who are assigned to a specific faculty member who is conducting research or a scholarly endeavor. Duties will vary depending on the project and assigned research/scholarly functions, or other creative aspects.
Preferred Qualifications
SalaryCommensurate with experience
Number of VacanciesMultiple
Desired Start Date09/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at http://careers.utrgv.edu.
If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.
A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48423
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts