Graduate Research Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

Posting Details

Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Research Assistant Job Class Code 10095 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• 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, 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 A1424 Working Title Graduate Research Assistant for Occupational Therapy 2026-2027 Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas College College of Health Professions Department College of Health Professions / Occupational Therapy Division Division of Health Affairs FTE .50 Scope of Job

Research Assistants are hired to assist faculty in carrying out specific aspects of an individual faculty member's research agenda.

• Conduct literature reviews
• Generate annotated bibliography
• Complete scoping/ systematic review
• Collect data and analyze data for current projects
• Prepare materials for IRB review
• Prepare qualitative interview questions
• Prepare Qualtrics/quantitative surveys for administration
• Recruit and/or interview subjects
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Summarize and transcribe interviews
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project related email (as applicable)
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials (as applicable)
• Attend all project meetings
• Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
• Summarize project results in manuscript format for publication
• Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Present oral presentation or poster presentation

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Preferred Qualifications Salary Number of Vacancies 22 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 07/01/2026 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/51686

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume