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Graduate Research Assistant - Human Genetics PhD Program

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Brownsville, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Posting Details
Title Information
Assistantship Title
Graduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code
10095
FLSA
Exempt
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 Number
A1427
Working Title
Graduate Research Assistant - Human Genetics PhD Program
Location
Brownsville, Texas
College
College of Sciences
Department
College of Sciences/ Human Genetics & STDOI
Division
Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE
.5
Scope of Job
Graduate Research Assistantships are available to full-time PhD students. Students are assigned to a specific faculty member and will assist the faculty member to accomplish the goals of the project for which the assistantship is funded.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
The Graduate Research Assistantships are available to PhD students in Human Genetics and will be funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health. All personnel funded by these awards will be expected to comply with federal laws, regulations, and policies protecting the rights and safety of individuals working on NIH-funded projects. Graduate Research Assistants will be assigned to a specific faculty member for specific projects. Duties are related to the student's field of study and will vary depending upon the project but will include activities such as data collection, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and other duties as assigned. Graduate Research Assistants will work 20 hours per week with flexible distribution.
Preferred Qualifications
The Graduate Research Assistant position is available to full-time PhD students in good academic standing and in the Human Genetics PhD Program.
Salary
Number of Vacancies
6
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
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 Date
07/08/2026
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 BirthSocial Security Number
GenderEthnicity/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.
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https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51749

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