Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering

Posting Details

Title Information

Assistantship Title
Graduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code
10095

FLSA
Exempt

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 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

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

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Number of Vacancies
Multiple

Desired Start Date
09/01/2025

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

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 Link