Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; 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

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_Informatics & Engineering Systems

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All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10095

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to a graduate degree program
2. Be in good academic standing
3. 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 A1468

Working Title

Working Title Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

Location

College

College College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department

Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Informatics & Engineering Systems

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 09/01/2026

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 08/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.

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