Graduate Research Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is looking for Graduate Research Assistants for the Occupational Therapy program 2026-2027. You will assist faculty in various research tasks including literature reviews, data collection, and preparing materials for IRB review.

Necessary qualifications include enrollment in the doctorate Occupational Therapy program, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. With 22 vacancies available, it's an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain research experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and generate annotated bibliography.
• Complete scoping/systems review and collect/analyze data.
• Prepare materials for IRB review and quantitative surveys.
• Recruit and interview subjects while maintaining confidentiality.
• Summarize and transcribe interviews and prepare progress reports.
• Attend all project meetings and summarize project results for publication.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Enrollment in doctorate Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

Research Assistants are hired to assist faculty in carrying out specific aspects of an individual faculty member’s research agenda.

• Conduct literature reviews
• Generate annotated bibliography
• Complete scoping/systems review
• Collect data and analyze data for current projects
• Prepare materials for IRB review
• Prepare Qualtrics/quantitative surveys for administration
• Recruit and/or interview subjects
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Summarize and transcribe interviews
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project related email (as applicable)
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials (as applicable)
• Attend all project meetings
• Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
• Summarize project results in manuscript format for publication
• Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Present oral presentation or poster presentation

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Number of Vacancies: 22

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Open Date: 07/01/2026

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.