Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering
university of texas rio grande valleyEdinburg, TX
Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering
university of texas rio grande valleyEdinburg, TX
yesterday
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Title Information Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code10095FLSAExemptMinimum Qualifications Must be admitted to a graduate degree program. Be in good academic standing. Be registered full-time for the respective semester nine (9) semester credit hours during the fallsemester, nine (9) semester credit hours during spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during thesummer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.
Position Information:
- Posting NumberA1261Working Title
- Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering
- LocationEdinburg, Texas
- CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
- DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering
DivisionProvost - Academic AffairsFTE.5Scope of JobMaximum 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 Vacancies:
MultipleDesired Start Date 09/01/2026 Posting Detail InformationEEO 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 08/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://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/48234Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant Documents Required Documents ResumeUnofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae
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Edinburg, TX
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