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Graduate Research Assistant

Part-time

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TXPart-time$1400 stipendPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$1400 stipend
Location
Edinburg, TX
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant. The Graduate Research Assistant will support Research Faculty with various project research needs. This role involves providing assistance on background material and collecting sources for the Principles of Bioethics and the Lawbook. The assistant will work 10 hours per week for 10 weeks, totaling 100 hours of research assistance.

Key focus areas include Assist Research Faculty with research needs of various projects, Provide assistance on background material, and Collect sources during Summer 2026 for the Principles of Bioethics and the Lawbook.

Successful candidates bring Admitted To Graduate Program, Good Academic Standing, and Registered Full-Time.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Admitted to a Graduate Degree ProgramIn Good Academic StandingRegistered Full-Time for the Respective SemesterGraduate Student

Full job description

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code10095

FLSAExempt

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.

  2. Must 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 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.

Position Information

Posting NumberA1406

Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Liberal Arts

DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Philosophy

DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs

FTE0.50

Scope of Job

The Research Assistant will assist Research Faculty with research needs of various projects

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Graduate Student.

Preferred Qualifications

The Research assistant will provide assistance on background material and collection of sources during Summer 2026 for thePrinciples of Bioethics and the Lawbook. The research assistant will provide 100 hours of research assistance working 10 hours per week for 10 weeks. Specific duties will be set in consultation with the student.

Salary1400.00

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date06/15/2026

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 Date06/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51473

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Unofficial Transcripts

  • Reference Letter 1

  • List of 3 References

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Certifications and Licenses

  • Training Certificates

  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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