Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

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. Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Title Information Assistantship Title Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code Job Class Code 10095 FLSA FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications Currently 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 fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan. Position Information Posting Number Posting Number A1276 Working Title Working Title Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering Location Location Edinburg, Texas College College College of Engineering and Computer Science Department Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE 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 Salary Commensurate with experience Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 06/01/2026 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 Open Date 05/28/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr