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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

    University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at Austin Austin, United States

    3 days ago

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    Job Posting Title:
    Postdoctoral Fellow

    * Hiring Department:Population Research Center

    * Position Open To:All Applicants

    * Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

    * FLSA Status:Exempt

    * Earliest Start Date:Immediately

    * Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2025

    * Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS

    * Job Details:General Notes

    The Population Research Center (PRC) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a Ph.
    D.

    in sociology, human development and family science, demography, developmental psychology, or a related discipline to work with faculty and researchers on two projects led by Dr.

    Robert Crosnoe and his PRC colleagues in sociology and human development.

    The first is a current NIA project on the health of mothers of young adult children with health conditions, and the second is a pending NICHD project on racial/disparities in exposure to family deaths and its effects on the transition into adulthood.

    Both are mixed methods projects, either integrating statistical analyses of population data with a qualitative data collection or combining a population study with a lab-based biosocial data collection.

    The postdoctoral scholar will join the PRC's postdoctoral training program, with its many associated professional development, mentoring, and capacity-building activities.

    What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package.

    For more details on benefits, please see:
    and

    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

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    Purpose

    The fellowship is a full-time position that entails project-related research and activities.

    This position is for twelve months and includes the possibility of renewing for a second twelve-months, conditional on performance and availability of funding.

    Start date is flexible between now and September 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    Responsibilities


    • Perform longitudinal statistical analysis with the National Longitudinal Study of Youth, the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, and other population data sets. Provide interpretations of these results for reports, manuscripts, and briefs.
    • Participate in primary data collections, including interviews and lab-based activities, and provide general management of team activities.
    • Supervise and mentor graduate students in data analyses, data collection, and preparing manuscripts, reports, and briefs.
    • Prepare and lead manuscripts for publication related to the study aims, including as part of collaborative teams, and disseminate study findings through presentations at meetings and conferences.
    • Continue independent research activities.
    • Participate in seminars and data workshops and working groups for the Population Research Center and the Center for Aging and Population Dynamics.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Required Qualifications


    • Doctoral Degree in sociology, human development and family science, demography, developmental psychology, or a related discipline. Ph.
    D. to be received no more than three years prior to start date.

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Substantive research interest and a publication record in one or more of the following research areas: family dynamics, parenting, maternal health, the transition into adulthood, the consequences of racial/ethnic disparities in mortality.
    • Demonstrated expertise with quantitative data, including longitudinal analysis or population data, and experience with or interest in mixed-methods data collections, including qualitative and biosocial approaches.
    • Effective time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Able to work both independently and collaborate with a team as needed and to lead graduate students on the team.
    Salary Range

    * $60,000+ depending on qualifications

    Working Conditions


    • Typical Office Environment
    Required Materials


    • CV
    • Cover letter that addresses applicant's research interests, career goals, and statistical analytic experience.
    • 2 letters of reference with their contact information uploaded to this link. Please share this link with your letter writers. The candidate will not be able to access these letters once they are submitted. (This system will not confirm receipt of letters with the applicant; check with your letter writers to confirm their submissions.)


    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.

    * Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    * 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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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

    * 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.

    * 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.

    * 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.

    * 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 For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:


    • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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    • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
    • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
    * 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.

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