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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems

🇺🇸 Brownsville, TX

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ September 5th, 2025

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Research Assistant in Informatics & Engineering Systems. This role involves supporting an NSF-funded project on tremor propagation in the human upper limb by conducting advanced musculoskeletal and muscle fatigue modeling, as well as simulating tremor-suppression devices.

Highlights
  • Support research on tremor propagation using musculoskeletal and muscle fatigue modeling.
  • Model and simulate tremor-suppression devices like orthoses and functional electrical stimulation systems.
  • Conduct literature reviews and analyze tremorogenic muscles.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, OpenSim, or similar modeling software.
  • Open to master's students in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience or interest in system dynamics, biomechanics, control systems, robotics, or rehabilitation devices.
  • Coursework or projects in dynamics, control, modeling, and simulation preferred.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Position offers a part-time appointment up to 20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters, with possible full-time summer appointment.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.

Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems Full Description

Office Location
 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
 1201 W. University Drive
 Human Resources
 MASS Building 2nd Floor
 Edinburg, TX  78539

 Edinburg: (956)665-2451
 Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
 
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Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems
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Posting Details
 Title Information 

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

1. Currently admitted to a graduate degree program
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  | A0868
Working Title  | Research Assistant_Informatics & Engineering Systems
Location  | Brownsville, Texas
College  | College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department  | College of Engineering and Computer Science / Informatics & Engineering Systems
Division  | Provost - Academic Affairs
FTE  | .5

Scope of Job  | The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will be based at the Brownsville campus and will support an NSF-funded project on understanding tremor propagation (TP) in the human upper limb through advanced musculoskeletal modeling, muscle fatigue modeling, and simulation of tremor-suppression devices. The 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 GRA position is open to master’s students in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Candidates should have experience or strong interest in at least one of the following areas: System dynamics and control Biomechanics and musculoskeletal modeling MATLAB/Simulink, OpenSim, or similar modeling tools Robotics, mechatronics, or rehabilitation devices  Duties will include literature review, modeling and simulation of tremor propagation, analysis of muscle fatigue and tremorogenic muscles, and assisting in the simulation of tremor-reduction devices such as orthoses or functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems.

Preferred Qualifications  | Coursework or project experience in dynamics, control, modeling, and simulation Familiarity with computational modeling software (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, OpenSim). Interest in rehabilitation robotics or medical devices Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary  | Commensurate with experience.
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 09/01/2025

 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  | 09/04/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants  | All applications must be submitted via the UTRGV application portal at https://careers.utrgv.edu. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. A Criminal Background Check must be conducted for all applicants.
Quick Link  | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/37581
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