Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

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Assistantship

Title:

Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code: 10095

FLSA:
Exempt

• Currently admitted to the Graduate School
• Be in good academic standing
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during each fall and spring semester, six during the summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Posting Number: A1261

Working Title:

Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

College:
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Department:
College of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical 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 award is available to master’s and doctoral students who are assigned to a specific faculty member 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.

Multiple

09/01/2025

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.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg, TX 78539

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