RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2 nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539 Edinburg: View phone number on click.appcast.io Brownsville: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Faculty Recruitment: College of Engineering & Computer Science: View email address on click.appcast.io Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: View email address on click.appcast.io Please see Special Instructions for more details. Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information. Position Information Posting Number Posting Number SRGV9074 Working Title Working Title RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 2 Location Location Edinburg, Texas Department Department College of Science/Sch of Integr Bio & Chem Sci FTE

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FLSA FLSA Exempt Scope of Job Under the general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex specialized research projects. May supervise the work of others. Description of Duties Conducts, monitors, and analyzes research projects and data. Uses statistical methods for the relational databases to analyze data sets. Prepares reports of research findings. Conducts data-gathering interviews/tests and curates large databases. Authors or edits technical reports and summaries of findings. Assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects, including communication and coordination with landowners, stakeholders, etc. Assists with formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities. May assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications. May train users on the operation and data management of research equipment. Operates and maintains equipment and automated systems. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision Received Specific supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s and project objectives, policies while supervising student employees. Required Education Master’s degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline. Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience No experience with a Master’s degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline, or Three (3) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline. Preferred Experience N/A Equipment Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis, of measurement, testing, and evaluation, and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies. Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively. Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Regular outdoor work is required. This may include exposure to high summer temperatures and humidity. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. This position is designed for full-time employees. May work some evenings and/or weekends. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date Position Available Date 09/15/2026 Grant Funded Position Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 07/19/2028 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. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Yes No * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions * Please select your highest level of completed education. 6th grade education 10th grade education High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours Bachelors Degree from an accredited university Masters Degree from an accredited university Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university None of the above * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: Less than 1 year

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