Prairie View, TX
Part time
R-096938
Job Title
Graduate Assistant - Research | Electrical Engineering
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
CECSTR
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Graduate Assistant
Job Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate .
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The Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) will conduct original research under the supervision of the PIs. The GRAs will be part of the research group that will develop, implement, and evaluate AI-enabled edge computing and Time-frequency, Intrusion Detection, deep learning and reinforcement learning models for real-time anomaly detection and adaptive optimization, integrate blockchain and trust mechanisms into 5G/6G frameworks for secure, resilient military networks, utilizing and expanding Firecell 5G/6G standalone testbed experiments to validate performance (latency, throughput, reliability).
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Mentor undergraduate researchers working on wireless communications, machine learning, and IoT.
Write proposals for funding with PIs.
Publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences (IEEE INFOCOM, Globecom, ICC, JSAC, TMC, etc.) with the PIs.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team spanning AI, wireless systems, cybersecurity, and industrial automation; and contribute to project reporting, NSF deliverables, and broader impacts outreach.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.
Preferred Education and Experience:
N/A
Required Education and Experience:
The Graduate Assistant Research candidates must have completed a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and enrolled in a doctoral degree, preferably specializing in signal processing, 5G/6G, communication systems, and AI.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date:
09/16/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.? The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.
For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .
Your career opportunities with a "University of the First Class" begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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