Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) - CVBZED

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Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) - CVBZED

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Posting Details

Title Information

Assistantship Title	Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) – Center for Vector-Borne, Zoonotic, & Emerging Diseases
Job Class Code	10095
FLSA	Exempt
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications 1. Must be in good academic standing 2. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service 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	A1512
Working Title	Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) - CVBZED
Location	Edinburg, Texas
College	College of Sciences
Department	College of Sciences/ Ctr VectrBrne Zoontc Emgng Dis
Division	Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE	.5
Scope of Job	The primary duty in this position is to assist in all aspects of research activities for the funded grant. The student is expected to complete field and laboratory work as required to meet the aims of the grant. This may include, but not be limited to, organizing and conducting field research such as collecting mosquito specimens, community engagement, identifying trapping sites, and collecting environmental data. Field work will include driving to field sites using UTRGV rental vehicles or personal vehicles, including overnight collections. Laboratory duties may include but not be limited to specimens identification and processing, DNA extraction, data management, preparing samples for shipment, maintaining laboratory colonies, manuscript preparation, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment and environment, and other duties as needed. GTA will aid in assisting to train undergraduates in appropriate techniques.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	Must be a thesis-track master’s student in biology. Must be in good academic standing. Experience with insects and fieldwork is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary	Salary: $24,000 yearly stipend, $2,000 per month, 20 hours per week
Number of Vacancies	Varies
Desired Start Date	11/02/2026

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	10/12/2026
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 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.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52824

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