Senior Research Scientist

Job Posting Title

Senior Research Scientist ----

Hiring Department

Latino Research Institute ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 ----

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date

Nov 16, 2026 ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Nov 16, 2028 ----

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details

General Notes

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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 Institute’s 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 references—minimum of 2 external to UT Austin--attesting to candidate's record of independent research
• Letter of interest

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.

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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. ----

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.

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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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