Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAMINOS lab led by Dr. Gabriela Livas in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a qualified PhD-level researcher for a postdoctoral fellow position. The position involves work on several research projects exploring how social contexts and experiences of marginalization influence development, family processes, and health. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of advanced quantitative methods (e.g., SEM path analysis models, growth modeling, latent class analysis, multilevel models), experience with multiple methods (e.g., observational; qualitative; intervention research), and strong writing ability and publication record. Position to start in summer 2026. Salary is in accordance with NIH standards. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in human development and family sciences, psychology, social work or related field. Information about Dr. Livas and her ongoing projects can be found at: www.caminoslab.org Purpose Assists with ongoing studies of youth and family mental health and well-being. Position involves implementation of study design; identification, management and analysis of relevant project data; preparation of academic articles.

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or doctorate level) degree in field appropriate for project (human development / family sciences; sociology; education; psychology; demography; public health).
• Must be received within 3 years of position start date.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will have knowledge of advanced quantitative methods (e.g., SEM path analysis models, growth modeling, latent class analysis, multilevel models), experience with multiple methods (e.g., observational; qualitative; intervention research), and strong writing ability and publication record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on WT Grant funded study of parent-child communication One Talk at a Time.
• Oversees data cleaning and maintenance.
• Supports IRB process.
• Trains graduate and undergraduate students for RA responsibilities.
• Provides support to research team with project management
• Coordinates research lab meeting developing syllabus, providing student feedback, overseeing RA hours, and facilitating undergraduate research
• Helps support publications in the lab – provides statistical support to undergraduate and graduate students, supports students with writing papers and posters (proofreading), and conducts analyses for papers as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees