Research Associate

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Job Posting Title:

Research Associate

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Hiring Department:

School of Social Work

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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:

Sep 16, 2021

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2022

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Description:

The Research Associate will work on building research capacity of Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS), by assisting TCDS staff in writing grant proposals, establishing a TCDS Scientific Advisory Board, fostering collaborations with researchers and community members in Central Texas, and building on his/her own program of developmental disability related research. The Research Associate will take the lead on a current project funded by the Administration on Community Living on vaccine receipt and needs among people with disabilities in Texas.

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a grant-funded position and annual reassignment will be based on performance and continuation of funding. This is an entry-level research professional position. Individual must have the professional qualifications to conduct independent research and the potential to become an established researcher.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Vaccine Needs Assessment Project: overseeing recruitment, data collection and analysis.
• Stay abreast of grant opportunities related to the work of Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) and work with TCDS staff on writing and submitting new proposals.
• Build on your own developmental disability related research by writing scientific papers, presenting at conferences, and developing a research grant proposal.
• Assist Texas Center for Disability Student (TCDS) staff with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions when needed.
• Working with the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) Director to establish a Scientific Advisory Committee with faculty across The University of Texas at Austin (UT) campus.
• Coordinate and facilitate Autism Consortium of Texas monthly meetings, recruiting and scheduling guest speakers, arranging venues, etc

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Social Science related field with research experience in developmental disability related populations. At least one - five years Postdoctoral experience. Proficiency with quantitative research and data analytic methods including multivariate analysis. Experience with grant proposal development. Excellent writing and organizational skills required. Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) values the contributions of others in a diverse work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing research projects. Experience with qualitative methods, intervention research and/or program evaluation. Fluency in Spanish and/or experience conducting research with culturally diverse populations.

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Ability to work remotely within Texas if required

Work Shift

• Flexible - Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm

Required Materials

• CV
• a minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from referees outside of The University of Texas at Austin. (Hiring PI/supervisor cannot be a reference.)
• 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.

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:

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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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:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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 2020 report hereor obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

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