Job Description
Posting Details Title Information
Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant
Job Class Code 10095
FLSA Exempt
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 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 A1323
Working Title Graduate Research Assistant - Clinical Psychology PhD
Location Edinburg, Texas
College College of Liberal Arts
Department College of Liberal Arts / Psychological Science
Division Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE .25
Scope of Job Maximum appointment is limited to twenty (10) hours per week (25% FTE) during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications The Research Assistant assistantship award is available to doctoral students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology PhD program. Students 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 2
Desired Start Date 01/05/2026
Posting Detail Information
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Open Date 12/16/2025
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Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, 10 hours per week,