Research Assistant, Informatics & Engineering Systems

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant in Informatics & Engineering Systems. The position is half-time (0.5 FTE) with a maximum weekly limit, tied to fall/spring semesters and possible summer funding. Must be admitted to a graduate program and in good standing.

Open Date 08/13/2026; Desired Start Date 09/01/2026. Apply via the UTRGV portal; background check required. Location is Edinburg, TX, with primary contact in Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Currently admitted to a graduate degree program
• Be in good academic standing
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine (9) credit hours Fall, nine (9) Spring, three (3) Summer) or in the required number of credit hours to fulfill degree plan.

Responsibilities

• The Research Assistant award is available to master’s and doctoral students assigned to a specific faculty member conducting research or scholarly work.
• Duties will vary depending on the project and assigned research/scholarly functions, or other creative aspects.

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant in Informatics & Engineering Systems. The position is half-time (0.5 FTE) with a maximum weekly limit, tied to fall/spring semesters and possible summer funding. Must be admitted to a graduate program and in good standing.

Open Date 08/13/2026; Desired Start Date 09/01/2026. Apply via the UTRGV portal; background check required. Location is Edinburg, TX, with primary contact in Human Resources.