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PhD - Research Assistant - Computer Science

Part-time

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TXPart-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Edinburg, TX
Schedule
Part-time
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Doctorate

Job overview

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a PhD - Research Assistant - Computer Science. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Graduate Research Assistant in the Computer Science department. The assistantship is limited to 20 hours per week and is available to doctoral students in good academic standing who are enrolled full‑time. The role supports faculty research projects and scholarly activities, with duties varying by assignment.

Key focus areas include Assist a faculty member conducting research or scholarly endeavors., Perform assigned research and scholarly functions, varying by project., and Support project-related tasks and creative aspects as directed..

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Currently Admitted to Graduate SchoolGood Academic StandingRegistered Full-Time for Semester Credit HoursDoctoral Student Status

Full job description

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code10095

FLSAExempt

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, three (3) 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 NumberA1096

Working TitlePhD - Research Assistant - Computer Science

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science

DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Computer Science

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.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to 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 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 Date08/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://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/44001

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