Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

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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 Aug 31, 2024

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The IC² Institute, a “think and do” tank at The University of Texas at Austin, conducts research concerned with understanding the well-being economy, broadly, and health disparities, specifically.

This position works under the supervision of Dr. Matt Kammer-Kerwick, Senior Research Scientist, and Dr. Craig Watkins, Professor and Executive Director. The initial assignment is for one year from initial hire date, renewable for additional one-year periods (up to a total of 3 years) based on performance and funding. This position will include a full-time benefits package.

For more information about IC² Institute, please visit:  https://ic2.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research at the IC² Institute.  

Responsibilities

• Perform research on various topics related to the well-being economy, population health, and health disparities.

• Participate/assist in writing of publications in scholarly journals.

• Present research progress and finding at meetings and conferences.

• Train and mentor undergraduate research assistants or graduate research assistants.

• Assist in grant writing.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team

Required Qualifications

PhD received within the past 3 years in data science, engineering, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communications, or a social science with emphasis on quantitative data and one that allows an interdisciplinary approach.

• Experience publishing research findings.

• Experience with large-scale survey data management and analysis.

• Demonstrated expertise with quantitative data gathering and analysis.  Areas of interest include:

  • regression analysis

  • structural equation modeling

  • longitudinal analysis

  • geospatial data analysis

  • network analysis

• Experience programming in R for data analysis

• Experience programming in Python, Java, C++, SQL, or other language relevant to data analysis

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to handle competing deadlines.

• Project management experience.

• Willingness to perform a variety of duties and keep track of work for reporting to supervisors on progress.

• Ability to work optimally and independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ideal candidates are driven, self-starters with the ability to grasp complex subject matter quickly and work well within teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in research or communications on public health, sustainability, and social and economic justice.

• Experience with qualitative methods, including ethnography, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and design thinking

• Experience with agent-based modeling or other simulation methods

• Experience with ecological momentary assessment methods

• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Prolonged screen time.

• Use of manual dexterity.

Work Shift

• Flexible: 40 hours per week is required and most of this time should be during normal business hours (e.g., M-F, 8 am - 5 pm), although number of hours per day and days per week can be negotiated and may change depending on what projects are being pursued. 

• Hybrid or remote and in-person work arrangement is available.

• Living in Austin is required.

Required Materials

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest - include a brief description of your relevant experience, training, and career goals.

• Research Statement - Two-page limit, single-spaced (1-inch margins) description of research interests

• PhD Verification

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:

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

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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. 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.

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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:

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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.