Graduate Research Assistant for Health Sciences 2026-2027

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.
4. Graduate degree (in progress) in a relevant area of focus
5.Knowledge of various statistical research-based software programs (STATA, SAS, R, SPSS, etc) and data visualization tools (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, RedCap, Zoom)

Dr. Batholomew Chireh at the Department of Health Sciences, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, on the Edinburg Campus, invites applications for a part-time contract Graduate Research Assistant position. The successful applicant will be involved in various research projects, but I will expect most of his/her work will be dedicated towards a pilot study assessing ergonomic risk factors and heat exposure as determinants of musculoskeletal disorders and mental wellbeing among port personnel in the Rio Grande Valley.

This position is for scholarly research and may include the following responsibilities:
• Assist with research duties including literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and preparation for presentations
• Assist with project management, including coordinating research activities, organizing databases for research project tasks, and social media projects to reach and obtain participants.
• Schedule and interact with research participants
• Develop research-related materials as needed (i.e., Recruitment announcements, training materials, protocols, etc.)
• Essential knowledge for Microsoft Excel and Word
• Have an interest in conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods of research in various areas, including, but not limited to, ergonomic risk, musculoskeletal injuries, mental health
• Other related duties as assigned
• Duties will vary depending on the project and/or assigned research, scholarly functions, or other creative aspects
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Follow confidentiality guidelines as per study protocols
•Well-developed written and oral communication skills
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Approachable, confident, and pleasant demeanor

• Previous work experience as a research assistant considered an asset
•Successful completion of research related courses or demonstrated knowledge of research processes

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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.