Student Research Positions

Position Overview

A Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) is sought for the summer of 2026 to support interdisciplinary research on the intersection of health, aging, and disability, led by Dr. Emily J. Nicklett, Associate Professor of Social Work. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in gaining hands-on research experience in these areas using multiple approaches/methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in qualitative data collection, coding, transcription, and analysis on topics
  including falls prevention and chronic disease self-management for populations with
  disabilities (no prior experience required)
• Participate in the management, analysis, and presentation of quantitative data on such
  topics as falls prevention and chronic disease self-management (no prior experience
  required)
• Support literature review, synthesis, and gap analysis for these and other topical areas

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Enrollment in an HCAP graduate program (minimum 1 credit hour for master’s students)
• Enthusiasm for research and desire to learn
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Prior completion of CITI training
• Spanish language fluency is an asset, but not required for this position

Structure and Compensation

• Hourly position, between 10-19 hours per week for the summer term (5/31/26 – 8/31/26); exact hours to be confirmed. Most work can be performed remotely
• $15.18 per hour

Timeline and Application Process

• To apply, please send an email to Dr. Nicklett at emily.nicklett@utsa.edu. Please attach: (1) a cover letter detailing your interest/experience in the position; (2) your resume/CV; and (3) an example of a research or professional project that you developed as part of coursework or a prior position. If you have any constraints on your availability (e.g., limited hours), please include them in the body of the email. Thanks for considering this role!
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Posted: April 21, 2026

Position Overview

The Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) will provide administrative and organizational support for the interdisciplinary Community and Policy (CAP) PhD Program and the Program Director, Dr. Emily J. Nicklett, as the program prepares to launch in the fall. This role is ideal for a graduate student seeking experience in academic program coordination, interdisciplinary research, and operations within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with program-related reports, meeting coordination, and communication
• Support development and maintenance of program materials (e.g., syllabi, handbooks)
• Manage program-related correspondence and maintain accurate records
• Coordinate logistics for events (e.g., information sessions, orientation)
• Coordinate logistics and maintain confidential program data
• Provide general administrative support, including document preparation and data entry

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Enrollment in an HCAP graduate program (e.g., Social Work, Public Health, Sociology and Demography, Public Administration, Criminology & Criminal Justice) for the summer term (minimum, 1 credit hour for master’s students)
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and education/training
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft ORice Suite and willingness to learn new tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred Skills

• Experience with academic program administration, research, or event coordination
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and scheduling platforms
• Background in interdisciplinary research or programs, including quantitative and/or qualitative approaches 

Compensation

• Hourly position, up to 19 hours per week for the summer term (5/31/26 – 8/31/26)
• $15.18 per hour

Timeline and Application Process

To apply, please send an email to emily.nicklett@utsa.edu by April 15, 2026. Please attach:

1. a cover letter detailing your interest/experience in the position;
2. your resume/CV; and
3. an example of a research or professional project that you developed as part of coursework or a prior position.

If you have any constraints on your availability (e.g., limited hours), please include them in the body of the email.

Posted: March 27, 2026

Introduction

The City of San Antonio (COSA) Transportation Department is dedicated to achieving Vision Zero to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. To inform these efforts, COSA Transportation is interested in learning more about public health approaches that can inform strategies to reduce the incidence of deaths and accidents associated with distracted driving and subsequently developing, implementing, and evaluating a plan to target high-risk drivers. The UTSA team aims to implement a pilot intervention to evaluate its feasibility and acceptability, to reduce risk factors associated with distracted driving.

Project Title

Distracted Driving Intervention Study: Phase II (PI: Dr. Jusung Lee/ CO-PI: Dr. Erica Sosa)

Project Dates

4/1/2026 – 2/28/2027

Number of Openings

Two (2) Lab Assistants (Graduate-level)

Position Type

Part-time Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Study implementation support, data collection, data management, and administrative & logistical support.
• Team meetings

Time Commitment

15 hours per week

How to Apply

Please submit a brief resume to Jusung.Lee@utsa.edu (Dr. Jusung Lee, Department of Public Health).

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Posted: March 27, 2026

Graduate Research Assistantship (19 hours/week) in Department of Public Health 

The UT San Antonio Mobile Health Lab is searching for a qualified graduate student to assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating community-based health promotion programs in school, health clinics, and community settings that service underprivileged and underserved populations in South Texas. 

Position description

• Assisting with developing and implementing community-based research studies for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and promotion of physical activity and healthy eating in under-privileged and under-served population groups 
• Contributing to the development of digital technology-based health promotion program
• Assisting with developing grant applications to the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies
• Participating in collecting, processing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from research studies

Required qualifications

• Current enrollment at UT San Antonio
• Undergraduate training in health, kinesiology, nutrition, psychology, or sociology
• Current GPA B or better
• Reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications

• Students who have just started their graduate studies at UT San Antonio 
• Experience in digital technology applications
• Experience in community-based health promotion
• English-Spanish bilingual competence
• Strong writing skills

Staring date

• The position is open for Fall 2025; a later starting date is possible.
• The position is renewable based on job performance, up to 2 years.

Compensation

• Stipend ($15,000/year)
• Tuition assistance (Up to $10,000)

Application

• Please email a letter of interest to address your qualifications for the position and a resume to Zenong.yin@utsa.edu.

For more information, please visit Dr. Yin’s faculty research and the UT San Antonio Mobile Health Lab.

Posting Updated: March 30, 2026