Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - ILSJ

University of Texas at Austin

76d • $42,000

About The Position

The candidate will primarily focus on conducting research to reduce school-based violence, collaborating with community organizations to assess interventions targeting youth violence and involvement in the criminal legal system. The role involves various research tasks, skill development, and mentoring to prepare the candidate for competitive PhD programs in social science. This is a one-year position with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. Start date is as soon as possible. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: preferably in Psychology, Sociology, or related field
• Four years' related experience
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• 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 (for example, 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 through the course of the research assistantship
• Those with little or no prior research experience are encouraged to apply

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

Benefits

• Impressive benefits package
• Supportive, growth-minded community
• Opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees