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Student (Fixed Term) The Graduate Research Assistant will be recruited, trained, and assigned for various research lab projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Obtain training in biosafety ...

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AspectPost Graduate Research AssistantResearch Associate
Required CredentialsMaster's degree or pursuing PhDMaster's degree or PhD, often with more experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, universities, research projectsResearch institutions, industry labs, universities
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily academia and research institutionsAcademic, government, and private sector research
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Post Graduate Research Assistant typically supports research projects under supervision, often as a student or early-career researcher. The Research Associate usually has more experience, takes on independent responsibilities, and may lead parts of research projects. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but the Research Associate generally requires a higher level of experience and credentials.

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Graduate Research Assistant

Edinburg, TX • On-site

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Education • 1 - 5K employees
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$1.2K/mo

Full-time

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Job description

Title Information
Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant/ Physics and Astronomy Job Class Code 10095 FLSA Exempt 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 semester credit hours during the fall
semester, nine semester credit hours during spring semester, six 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 Number A1058 Working Title Graduate Research Assistant Location Edinburg, Texas College College of Sciences Department College of Sciences / Physics and Astronomy Division Provost - 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 Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 09/01/2024
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 06/21/2024 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.
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