• Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

     

    Job Class Code10095

     

    FLSAExempt

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School

    2. Be in good academic standing

    3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall

     

    semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six 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 NumberA0012

     

    Working TitleResearch Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

     

    LocationEdinburg, Texas

     

    CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science

     

    DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering

     

    DivisionProvost - 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 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    SalaryCommensurate with experience.

     

    Number of VacanciesMultiple

     

    Desired Start Date02/01/2024

     

    Posting Detail Information

    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

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at http://careers.utrgv.edu.

     

    If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.

     

    A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/12025

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Unofficial Transcripts

     

    Optional Documents