Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

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.

Edinburg, Texas

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

• 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.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• 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.

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

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