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Research Assistant in Civil Engineering

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TXFull-timeSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Edinburg, TX
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a graduate student to serve as a Research Assistant in Civil Engineering. Candidates must be currently admitted to the Graduate School, in good academic standing, and registered full‑time for the required credit hours. The role involves assisting faculty research projects with duties varying by project, working up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Currently Admitted to Graduate SchoolGood Academic StandingRegistered Full‑Time for Required Credit HoursMaster’s Student Eligibility

Full job description

Title Information

Assistantship TitleResearch 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 (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 NumberA1271

Working TitleResearch Assistant in Civil Engineering

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science

DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Civil 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 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 Date09/01/2026

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 Date07/29/2026

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/48394

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