Graduate research assistant jobs in Edinburg, TX - 90 jobs

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) technical research and statistical work. Work involves assisting with collecting, compiling, and interpreting operational research and statistical data used in planning and executing South Texas Clean Cities & Communities Coalition programs and grants (Clean Cities and Communities: South Texas Clean Cities and Communities Coalition, STC4 (apprentice)). Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Prepares, collects, and checks source data to verify completeness and accuracy of STC4 program. Computes and analyzes data, using statistical formulas, computers, and calculators. Enters and reviews of program data used in analysis and reporting. Attend, participate in, and occasionally coordinate meetings and events. Assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of events, including roundtables, training, and other educational events. Organizes documentation such as survey forms and reports for distribution and analysis. Applies statistical formulas and procedures to data and prepares summary reports. Provide support for ongoing development activities, including prospect research, administration of sponsor programs, coordination of marketing materials, and maintenance of donor lists. Assists in developing and implementing research quality control procedures. Assists in compiling reports, charts, and graphs in support of STC4 program mission and initiatives. May assist in planning methods to collect information and developing questionnaires. May assist in conducting surveys using sampling techniques. May guide staff. Local travel may be required. Performs other such related duties as may be assigned. INTERNSHIP DURATION: 6-Month (Jan. 2026 thru June 2026) Final duration of internship opportunity subject to availability of grant funds. HOURS PER WEEK: Up to 20 hours LOCATION: 301 W. Railroad Street Weslaco, Tx. 78596 HOURLY RATE: $14 QUALIFICATION: Experience in research or statistical work. Current and continued enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, engineering, environmental science and /or urban planning with at least 90 credit hours completed are strongly preferred. Proof of enrollment must be provided. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Detail oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and a disciplined self-starter who thrives in both team and individual environments. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication. Knowledge of standard research and statistical procedures and techniques, and of computer applications used to perform statistical analyses. Skill in critical thinking, in conducting research, and in the use of a computer and applicable office software. Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data; to communicate effectively; read, write and speak both English and Spanish; Follow strict rules regarding the gathering, decimating, and storage of documents, reports, and other information. “Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability”

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Research Assistant I to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville, Tx. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: Recruit participants for community research initiatives. * Administer surveys and enter survey data as needed. * Track and conduct follow up visits with participants recruited in community intervention studies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Deliver educational modules to participants in home and community settings. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: * No years of experience. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Research Assistants will be assigned to assist a faculty member with data collection, analyzation, publication of data, and other duties as assigned. Drive university or university approved vehicle to field sites, conference sites, and meeting sites Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Research Assistant assistantship award 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. Research Assistants may also function as lab assistants, graders, for creative activity, 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. Duties will be related to the student's field of study and will vary depending on the projects and assigned responsibilities. Graduate students will work 20 hours per week with flexible distribution. Preferred Qualifications The Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci. Salary $1,250 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/01/2026

Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications *Knowledge of or experience in researching topics related to Mexican Americans in the RGV , Texas-Mexico borderlands, including Northern Mexico *Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, publisher and other relevant programs *Be bilingual (Spanish/English) *Reading and writing knowledge in Spanish

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. Preferred Qualifications Experience reading, researching and using primary sources, especially before the twentieth century. Also, Spanish reading fluency and ability to translate would be helpful.

* collect data for research purposes * work with faculty to assist in data collection * keep a log of research activity * submit a summary of the research activity at the end of each semester. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Health care related background Knowledge of searching databases Computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 Preferred Qualifications Salary Number of Vacancies 18 Desired Start Date 01/16/2026

Scope of Job The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) occasionally has the need to hire Graduate Students to assist in the areas of teaching (TAs), research (RAs), or administration (GAs). Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Enrollment in the Sociology MS or Disaster Studies MA program. If hired as Graduate Teaching Assistant, must have 18 hours of advanced hours in Sociology. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: Graduate coursework in Sociology Preferred Qualification: Research or teaching experience is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Ability to teach online is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualification: Research or teaching experience is desirable, as well as ability to use technology to support teaching and learning. Ability to teach online is preferred. Salary 2900-5800 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 10/20/2025

Graduate Assistants work under the guidance of assigned faculty, with responsibilities shaped by the faculty's ongoing research projects and instructional priorities. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Graduate Research Assistantship is available to master's students who are assigned to a specific faculty mentor. Responsibilities are closely aligned with the student's field of study and will vary based on the faculty member's research projects and assigned tasks. Graduate Research Assistants may support laboratory work, assist with data collection and analysis, contribute to publications, or engage in other research-related activities that advance the faculty's scholarly work. Graduate Research Assistants are expected to work up to 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule. Preferred Qualifications The Graduate Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, ideally those in good academic standing in the SIBCS, who are eager to gain hands-on research experience. Salary 1,250 Number of Vacancies Varies Desired Start Date 01/01/2026

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 1. Graduate student in the Department of Psychological Science, Department of Biology, or a related program in the College of Liberal Arts, College of Sciences, College of Health Professions, and/or School of Medicine. 2. Prior research experience and/or highly motivated to learn behavioral neuroscience research techniques. 3. Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics. 4. Ability to conduct background research and summarize literature reviews on topics relevant to behavioral neuroscience. 5. Familiarity with research and statistical software and/or highly motivated to learn how to use this type of software. 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & internet navigation. 8. Ability to work independently and manage many projects concurrently. 9. Ability to conduct primary research under the guidance of the lead investigator

Research Assistants will be assigned to assist a faculty member with data collection, analyzation, publication of data, and other duties as assigned. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Research Assistant assistantship award 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. Research Assistants may also function as lab assistants, graders, for creative activity, 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. Duties will be related to the student's field of study and will vary depending on the projects and assigned responsibilities. Graduate students will work 20 hours per week with flexible distribution. Preferred Qualifications The Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci. Salary Varies Number of Vacancies 3 Desired Start Date 01/01/2026

1. Complete training on the ethical use of animals in research 2. Complete basic laboratory safety training 3. Conduct research/database searchers for articles and resources relevant to the research topic (i.e., neurobiology of social behavior; animal models of cardiovascular and neurological disorders) 4. Learn and be able to use research and statistical software (e.g., excel, SPSS, graphpad, ANYMaze, data capture software) to analyze data and create graphs. 5. Create PowerPoint and/or poster presentations to share research findings with the lab and others. 6. Conduct behavioral experiments using laboratory animals. 7. Learn and be able to perform surgical and other procedures that allow the investigator to manipulate the brain and other organ systems. 8. Learn and be able to extract brains and other tissues from animal models. 9. Perform tissue processing techniques (e.g., immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry), techniques that involve a series of processing steps that allow for identification and visualization of protein in tissue. 10. Learn and be able to capture images of brain sections using a microscope and image capture software. 11. Assist lead investigators with the supervision of undergraduate students in the laboratory. 12. Assist lead investigators with basic administrative tasks. 13. Attend lab meetings and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner Discipline Specific Required Qualifications 1. This research assistantship is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant, and all personnel funded by this grant will be expected to comply with federal laws, regulations, and policies protecting the rights and safety of individuals working on NIH-funded projects. 2. Must be a full-time UTRGV graduate student, willing to work 10 hours per week in a laboratory during regular working hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m./ Monday - Friday) and on the weekends in some cases. Distribution of hours per week is flexible. 3. Able to work with and handle laboratory animals, following institutionally approved protocols. Preferred Qualifications 1. Graduate student in the Department of Psychological Science, Department of Biology, or a related program in the College of Liberal Arts, College of Sciences, College of Health Professions, and/or School of Medicine. 2. Prior research experience and/or highly motivated to learn behavioral neuroscience research techniques. 3. Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics. 4. Ability to conduct background research and summarize literature reviews on topics relevant to behavioral neuroscience. 5. Familiarity with research and statistical software and/or highly motivated to learn how to use this type of software. 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & internet navigation. 8. Ability to work independently and manage many projects concurrently. 9. Ability to conduct primary research under the guidance of the lead investigator Salary Commensurate with experience. Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/05/2026

is for scholarly research and may include clinical research. Duties to include: 1. Data Collection & Experimentation * Assist with the setup, calibration, and operation of biomechanical lab equipment, including motion capture systems, force platforms, EMG sensors, and other relevant tools. * Recruit, screen, and schedule study participants for research trials in accordance with IRB protocols. * Conduct biomechanical experiments involving human subjects including mechanical testing of devices used for experimentation. 2. Data Processing & Analysis * Process and analyze motion capture, EMG, force plate, and/or musculoskeletal modeling data using specialized software (e.g., Visual3D, MATLAB, etc.). * Perform statistical analyses of experimental data using programs like SPSS. 3. Literature Review & Writing * Conduct thorough literature reviews on current topics in biomechanics, kinesiology, or human movement disorders. * Assist in writing research papers, abstracts, conference posters, and grant proposals. * Maintain accurate and organized lab notebooks and data logs. 4. Lab Maintenance & Compliance * Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the biomechanics lab space. * Ensure all equipment is in working order and assist with repairs or troubleshooting when necessary. * Comply with institutional safety regulations and human subjects research protocols. 5. Collaboration & Communication * Attend regular lab meetings and contribute to group discussions about ongoing projects. * Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other graduate/undergraduate researchers. * Present research findings at departmental seminars, academic conferences, or community outreach events. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in master's degree in field of biomechanics, kinesiology, biomedical sciences, and other health-related fields. Preferred Qualifications Background in kinesiology and/or biomechanics preferred. Salary $1,250 monthly Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Minimum Qualifications 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, three semester credit hours during thesummer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications The Research Assistant position is available to full-time graduate students, preferably those in good academic standing and in the Sch of Earth Env & Marine Sci.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Maximum appointment may be increased up to forty (40) hours per week (100% FTE) during the summer if funded by a grant. 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 Salary Commensurate with experience. Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (20) hours per week (50% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Maximum appointment may be increased up to forty (40) hours per week (100% FTE) during the summer if funded by a grant. 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 Salary Commensurate with experience Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 09/01/2025