Graduate Research Assistant Communication Sciences & Disorders

Graduate Research Assistant – Communication Sciences & Disorders (2026‑2027)

Location: 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539

College / Department: College of Health Professions / Communication Disorders

Working Title: Graduate Research Assistant Communication Sciences & Disorders 2026‑2027

FTE: 0.25

Desired

Start Date:

09/01/2026

Office Phone:  (Edinburg) /  (Brownsville)

• Assist with research duties including: literature reviews, data collection, data transcription.
• Scheduling and interacting with research participants.
• Develop research related materials as needed (i.e. Recruitment announcements, training materials, protocols, etc.).
• Knowledge or ability to learn language sample analysis software (SALT), language assessment administration, Qualtrics, and other related software as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Duties will vary depending on the project and/or assigned research scholarly functions or other creative aspects.

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree 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 the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in master’s degree in field of communication disorders, psychology, or bilingual education program.

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