Senior Research Scientist

Job Posting Title:

Senior Research Scientist

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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:

This is a two-year, fixed-term position, with an anticipated end date two years from the hire date.

Purpose

Engage in independent and collaborative research project with one or more UT faculty members and other UT research personnel and participate in research related activities, with the expectation of assuming a leadership role on activities when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and lead in development of successful proposals for new studies that support the Latino Research Institute's research program. Contribute to ongoing major research projects, provide input into new directions for existing program areas, and secure funding for new projects consistent with the mission of the Latino Research Institute.
• Collaborate with investigators outside the Latino Research Institute and establish sustainable academic research partnerships with local, state, national, and international non-governmental organizations and governmental agencies.
• Develop and carry out methodological and/or applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and other modes of dissemination.
• Provide service to the scientific community through membership on national boards and study review panels.
• Provide mentorship to the Latino Research Institute27s researchers, faculty affiliates, and trainees.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in epidemiology, statistics, demography, sociology, public health, or related field with at least 10 years of applicable experience.
• Research accomplishments and professional experience equivalent to that of a full professor, including supervision of research programs or projects as a principal investigator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A sustained record of research that offers critical and comparative approaches to Mexican American and Latino populations in the U.S.
• A demonstrable record of peer-reviewed publication and funding.
• A demonstrated ability to lead highly interactive and multidisciplinary research teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the minimum required number of years of experience.

Salary Range

$100,000.00

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Work Shift

• M-F 40 hrs/wk

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor; please note that finalists for this position will be required to have three letters from professional references2Dminimum of 2 external to UT Austin--attesting to candidate's record of independent research
• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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. 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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