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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Research Assistant/ Physics and Astronomy in Edinburg, Texas
Title Information
Assistantship TitleGraduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code10095
FLSAExempt
Minimum Qualifications
Currently admitted to a graduate degreed program
Be in good academic standing
Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during the fall
semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, 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 NumberA1058
Working TitleGraduate Research Assistant/ Physics and Astronomy
LocationEdinburg, Texas
CollegeCollege of Sciences
DepartmentCollege of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy
DivisionProvost - Academic Affairs
FTE.5
Scope of Job
Graduate Assistants will be assigned to specific faculty and their responsibilities will vary with the needs of the faculty
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Graduate Research Assistantship is available to master’s students who are assigned to a specific faculty member. Duties are related to the student’s field of study and will vary depending upon the project and assigned responsibilities. Graduate Research Assistants may also function as lab assistants, graders, and/or other endeavors that assist faculty members in the department’s instructional efforts. Graduate assistants may be assigned to professional staff in any Division of the University. Graduate students will work 20 hours per week with flexible distribution.
Preferred Qualifications
The Graduate Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Physics & Astronomy major.
Salary$1,250/month
Number of VacanciesVaries
Desired Start Date09/01/2024
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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 Date06/21/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
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