Research Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Overview

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 be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

• Posting Number
  : A0036
• Location
  :
  Edinburg, Texas
• College
  :
  College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Department
  :
  College of Engineering and Computer Science / Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
• Division
  :
  Provost - Academic Affairs
• FLSA
  :
  Exempt
• FTE
  : 5

• Assistantship Title
  :
  Graduate Research Assistant
• Working Title
  :
  Research Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
• 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.
• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  • Must be admitted to a graduate program
  • Must 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 be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters.

• Salary
  :
  Commensurate with experience.
• Number of Vacancies
  :
  Multiple
• Desired Start Date
  : 06/01/2026

04/17/2026

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