Graduate Research Assistant​/Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Assistantship

Title:

Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code: 10095

FLSA:
Exempt

• 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.

Posting Number: A1304

Working Title:

Graduate Research Assistant / Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

College:
College of Sciences

Department:
College of Sciences / School of Earth Environmental and Marine Sciences

Division:
Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE: .5

Research Assistants will be assigned to assist a faculty member with data collection, analysis, publication of data, and other duties as assigned. Drive university or university-approved vehicle to field sites, conference sites, and meeting sites.

The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to master’s students who are assigned to a specific faculty member. Duties are related to the student’s field of study and will vary depending on the project and assigned responsibilities. Research Assistants may also function as lab assistants, graders, for creative activity, and/or other endeavors that assist faculty members in the department’s instructional efforts.

Graduate assistants may be assigned to professional staff in any Division of the University. Graduate students will work 20 hours per week with flexible distribution.

The Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci.

Salary: $1,250

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

01/01/2026

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: 11/05/2025

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