RA, TA, or Postdoctoral Research Inquiries - updated August 25, 2008

It is very unusual that I respond to e-mail inquiries about graduate research assistant (RA), teaching assistant (TA), or postdoctoral researcher positions, except if the individual: a) is already a student at UT-Austin, or b) will be visiting the UT campus.

I can/will not provide any assessment of an individual's chances for acceptance into our graduate program, or chances of gaining financial support at UT-Austin.

Unless noted below, I do not have openings for RAs or postdoctoral researchers at this time.

Teaching Assistant Positions

The only course I teach that has teaching assistant support is:

ME 144L Dynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory

TA positions for ME 144L are highly competitive, and there are typically four positions per long semester. These positions are typically filled by the ME department administration based on recruitment commitments. If any positions remain open, I will select at least one 'veteran' TA who has experience with the equipment and specific laboratories offered in this course.

If you are interested in being considered for any possible TA opening that might arise in 144L, you should submit your application to Cindy Raman in ETC 5.134. I will not interview any candidate unless an opening exists, and you will be contacted if you are to be considered for such an opportunity.

Research Opportunities

  1. Undergraduate research assistantships - none available at this time
  2. Graduate research assistantships - there are 2 possible GRA positions that require US Citizenship. If you are an ME or ECE graduate student with background/interest in complex system simulation, electromechanics, vehicle systems modeling, controls, or other related areas, please send me your resume that lists specific relevant background.
  3. Postdoctoral positions - none available at this time

R.G. Longoria
Last update August 25, 2008