Graduate Research Assistant - Migrant Farmworker Maternal & Community Health (RWJF Grant)

Posting Details Title Information Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Job Class Code 10095 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications 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. Position Information Posting Number A1382 Working Title Graduate Research Assistant
• Migrant Farmworker Maternal & Community Health (RWJF Grant) Location Edinburg, Texas College College of Liberal Arts Department College of Liberal Arts / Literatures and Cultural Studies Division Provost
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5 Scope of Job Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this community-engaged research project records the oral histories of structural and social determinants of health affecting migrant farmworker mothers in the Rio Grande Valley. The study focuses on recording the oral histories from individuals on the subject of maternal health access, mental well-being, food insecurity, occupational hazards, and resilience factors among women who migrate seasonally for agricultural work. Using feminist oral history methodology, the project aims to generate digital archives to advance health equity for this underserved population in South Texas. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Key Responsibilities Conduct oral history collection with migrant farmworker mothers in the RGV (in English/Spanish) at community sites. Assist with oral history archive management with community partners. Develop community-facing materials to translate RWJF-funded findings for local stakeholders, Promotoras, and migrant advocacy organizations. Support logistical program coordination for oral history events and follow-up with farmworker populations across Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties as necessary. Contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant reports including literature reviews and drafting sections on health equity and RGV-specific maternal health barriers. Preferred Qualifications The GRA will work closely with the Principal and Co

• Investigators and community partners to support the first year of the research lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student interested in maternal health, health disparities, migration studies, community-based participatory research (CBPR), or health policy. Salary 1250.00 Monthly Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/01/2026 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 05/06/2026 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.

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