Research Assistant - Center for Nanotechnology

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant position in the Center for Nanotechnology, located in Edinburg, TX. The role supports faculty research and scholarly activities, contributing to experiments, data collection, and literature reviews.

The appointment is for up to 20 hours per week during fall/spring and may increase in summer if funded. Applicants must be admitted to a graduate degree program and maintain good academic standing.

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 fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session(s)) or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Education

Graduate degree program admission

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Research Assistant - Center for Nanotechnology

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10095

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

• 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 fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A1459

Working Title

Working Title Research Assistant - Center for Nanotechnology

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department

Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical 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 1

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 08/10/2026