Research Assistant - Electrical Engineering

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code 10095

FLSA Exempt

• Currently admitted to a graduate degree program
• 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 on the degree plan.

Posting Number A1276

Working Title Research Assistant
- Electrical Engineering

Location Edinburg, Texas

College College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Electrical and Computer Engineering

Division Provost
- Academic Affairs

FTE .5

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.

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.

Salary Commensurate with experience

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Desired Start Date 06/01/2026

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 05/28/2026

A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.