Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for the College of Engineering and Computer Science in Edinburg, Texas. This position allows for up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, and potentially up to 40 hours in the summer depending on funding.

Responsibilities include assisting faculty with research activities. To qualify, applicants must be admitted to a graduate program and maintain full-time enrollment status in their respective semester.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester: 9 credit hours in fall, 9 in spring, 3 in summer.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned faculty with research or scholarly activities; duties vary by project.

Education

Graduate degree program

Job description

Job Overview

A Graduate Research Assistant in Electrical Engineering, part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The position is a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) during fall and spring semesters, up to 40 hours per week in summer if funded by a grant.

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned faculty with research or scholarly activities; duties vary by project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester: 9 credit hours in fall, 9 in spring, 3 in summer, or meet remaining degree requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Other Details

• 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.
• Posting number: A1276.

Additional Information

• Desired start date: 06/01/2026.
• Open date: 05/28/2026.
• Number of vacancies: multiple.
• FTE: 0.5

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, 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.