Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - ILSJ

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - ILSJ

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Hiring Department:

Population Research Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes  

The candidate will primarily focus on conducting research to reduce school-based violence, collaborating with community organizations to assess interventions targeting youth violence and involvement in the criminal legal system. The role involves various research tasks, skill development, and mentoring to prepare the candidate for competitive PhD programs in social science. This is a one-year position with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. Start date is as early as June 17, 2024.

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.   

This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs.  The remote location must have a reliable internet connection to support working remotely. UT policies on Flexible Work Arrangements are available at https://hr.utexas.edu/current/fwa.   

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Purpose  

The purpose of this position is to support the Initiative for Law, Societies, and Justice team in conducting research, education, and capacity building related to policy and practice issues that promote access to safety and justice.

Responsibilities  

• Assisting in the design of new evaluations
• Reviewing and summarizing the literature on school-based violence reduction initiatives
• Managing undergraduate research assistants in research tasks
• Analyzing data
• Attending and actively participating in weekly project meetings, and research presentations.
• Receive structured training in preparation for doctoral programs in social science

 

Required Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree: preferably in Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and four years' related experience.
• Must be able to provide proof of Employment Authorization to work in the U.S. 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  

  

Preferred Qualifications   

• Ideal opportunity for anyone interested in applying to PhD programs in psychology, sociology, or related fields.
• Passion for addressing social issues (for example, homelessness, racial justice, etc.).
• Eager to learn skills relevant to behavioral science research (for example, systematic review of academic articles, statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, and academic journal writing).
• Desire to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams of researchers and practitioners.
• Training in research-specific skills will be provided through the course of the research assistantship. Those with little or no prior research experience are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in solving social issues through prior research, work experience, volunteering, or leadership positions. 

Salary Range  

$42,000+ depending on experience.

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