Research Associate Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V (4005)

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Hiring Department:

Latino Research Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 16, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 16, 2028

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

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This position is fixed-term for 2 years

Purpose

This position is essential to deliver and continue to grow the LRI’s research-focused areas. The LRI aims to expand its reach and impact through collaborations with affiliated researchers, which requires having social scientists with various levels of skillsets.

Responsibilities

Advanced quantitative analysis and statistical modeling: Lead advanced quantitative analyses and develop reproducible analytic workflows. Contribute to the development and refinement of research questions and study ideas based on methodological expertise, available data, and research findings. Identify opportunities for further investigation and determine appropriate analytic approaches. Apply complex statistical models as appropriate to research questions, including multilevel and mixed-effects models, longitudinal models, generalized linear models, structural equation models, mixture models, and psychometric and scale development methods. Prepare analytic datasets, statistical outputs, tables, and figures; evaluate and interpret results; and identify relevant methodological, statistical, or data limitations.

Quantitative research methodology and study planning: Provide quantitative methodological and technical expertise, as requested by investigators, for the development of LRI research proposals and the planning and implementation of research projects. Advise on study design, measurement, power and sample size calculations, analytical approaches, selection of appropriate statistical models, research workflows, and feasibility assessment. Identify methodological or implementation issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

Research data management and quality assurance: Design and manage research databases and data workflows in accordance with research needs and objectives. Develop and implement data management and QA/QC procedures; conduct data cleaning, validation, linkage, transformation, and preparation of analysis-ready datasets.

Research reporting and dissemination: Contribute to research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination products. Prepare and review methods and results sections, tables, figures, and other analytic content and support communication and interpretation of research findings.

Research data stewardship, documentation, and knowledge transfer: Ensure appropriate research data security, stewardship, and sharing practices. Support secure data access, transfer, archiving, and data-sharing procedures in accordance with project and institutional requirements. Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, codebooks, data dictionaries, and related research documentation; provide technical guidance and support continuity and knowledge transfer across research activities.

Ad hoc data services and technical consultation: Provide ad hoc data services support based on project and Institute needs, including consultation on database systems, data management, data quality, secure data transfer, and other short-term technical research needs.

Required Qualifications

We encourage candidates to apply even if their experience doesn't match every qualification listed.

• Master’s degree in sociology, psychology, statistics, demography, public health, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of related experience with a master's degree, or at least 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Data management expertise using REDCap (or a related data management system), Excel, Stata, R, and SAS.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strict attention to detail and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to work in a team environment in concert with the research team.
• Knowledge of collaborative techniques and ability to promote a culture of information sharing and working together to solve problems and meet goals.
• Excellent time management skills to meet stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to various situations.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the minimum required years of relevant experience.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publication and funding.
• Relevant experience at a large higher education institution.

Salary Range

$74,000.00

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.