Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Applicants amongst admitted or enrolled students in the SIUE graduate program or cooperative Ph.D. program are encouraged to apply. Although ME major is preferred, other majors may be considered based on the needs of the Department and the application pool. Appointment is on a competitive basis. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.3 is required, although in some cases 3.0 GPA may be considered.

Position Description

In the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, teaching assistantship (TA) and research assistantship (RA) applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Graduate Assistants are provided non-accruable paid sick leave as well as paid bereavement leave as described in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Position Contact Information

 Email:  scelik@siue.edu

Campus Box 1805

Phone:  (618) 650-2584

Required Documents

Application form that is available on the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering website should be filled and submitted.

Online submission 

Positions labeled as "Continuous Recruitment" are listed for hiring units to collect a pool of applicants that may be used for a future term. Because the hiring unit may not have an open position at all times, applicants should refrain from contacting the hiring unit regarding hiring decisions. Hiring units will initiate contact with applicants being considered for future openings. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.