Graduate Research Assistant - Civil Engineering Job Edinburg area,Texas USA,Science

Office Location

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

Phone Numbers

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs
Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

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

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Research Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10095

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Currently admitted to the Graduate School

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, (3) three semester credit hours during the summer 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 A1271
Working Title Research Assistant in Civil Engineering
Location Edinburg, Texas
College College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department College of Engineering and Computer Science / Civil 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. Maximum appointment may be increased up to forty (40) hours per week (100% FTE ) during the summer if funded by a grant.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to master’s 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 09/01/2026

EEO Statement

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

Open Date 07/29/2026

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