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Research Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Part-time

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TXPart-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Edinburg, TX
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Research Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. The Research Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering will support a specific faculty member in conducting research or scholarly endeavors. Duties will vary based on the project and assigned functions. This position is available to master's and doctoral students.

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

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Admitted to a Graduate ProgramIn Good Academic StandingRegistered Full-Time for the Respective SemesterMaster's or Doctoral Student

Full job description

Title Information

Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant

Job Class Code10095

FLSAExempt

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Must be admitted to a graduate 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 spring semester, three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session(s)), or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting NumberA0036

Working TitleResearch Assistant in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

LocationEdinburg, Texas

CollegeCollege of Engineering and Computer Science

DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science / Manufacturing and Industrial 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.

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 Date06/01/2026

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 Date04/17/2026

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/13343

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