Graduate Research Assistant: Materials Science & Additive Manufacturing

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Tuition support

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Edinburg, Texas, is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to develop novel alloys for energy applications using additive manufacturing. Successful candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program and have a background in mechanical engineering or materials science. This role includes working on computational modeling, machine learning, and experimental investigations with a monthly stipend and tuition support offered. The position is set to begin in June 2026, allowing for part-time to full-time shifts depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Registered full-time for the semester.

Responsibilities

• Work on a funded research project.
• Develop novel alloys for energy applications.
• Integrate computational modeling and experimental investigations.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterization

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

A leading academic institution in Edinburg, Texas, is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to develop novel alloys for energy applications using additive manufacturing. Successful candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program and have a background in mechanical engineering or materials science. This role includes working on computational modeling, machine learning, and experimental investigations with a monthly stipend and tuition support offered. The position is set to begin in June 2026, allowing for part-time to full-time shifts depending on funding.