Job Description
Posting Details Title Information
Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code 10095
FLSA Exempt
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
2. Be in good academic standing
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall
semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, three semester credit hours during thesummer 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 A1232
Working Title PhD MSE - Research Assistant
Location Edinburg, Texas
College College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering
Division Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE .5
Scope of Job Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to 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 Multiple
Desired Start Date 09/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
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