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Job Details Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - ILSJ Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 30, 2026 Hiring Department: Population Research Center Position Open To: All Applicants 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 Preferred Qualifications Ideal opportunity for anyone interested in applying to PhD programs in psychology, sociology, or related fields Eager to learn skills relevant to behavioral science research (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; those with little or no prior research experience are encouraged to apply Salary Range $42,000+ depending on experience Working Conditions Typical Office Environment Flexible work schedule Required Materials 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor One letter of recommendation from a current or former professor 2 short essay responses (essay prompts below) Essay Questions: Describe a social problem that you are passionate about, including evidence of the problem and why it is important to you and to others to solve (500 words) What would you do to better understand the problem and the people affected by it? What specific steps would you take that may alleviate one aspect of this social problem? (500 words) Important Notes for Applicants For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply; you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. For current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs and update your Professional Profile before applying. Your information will be pulled into the application. Employment Eligibility & Compliance Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Retirement Plan Eligibility: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s). Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on listed bases. Pay Transparency: UT Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay; disclosures are governed by policy and law. Employment Eligibility Verification: You will be required to complete the I-9 form and present documents within the required timeframe. E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify. See postings for related documents. Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and Clery Act; access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report is available. Seniorities, Type, and Functions Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas at Austin. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin

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