E3 Alliance UT Graduate Research Assistant

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to support research projects through data analysis, literature reviews, and reporting in partnership with UT-Austin. The role involves preparing data, reviewing evidence, and creating clear visuals and summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.

Enrolled UT-Austin graduate student with experience in cleaning/analyzing data and using R will collaborate with E3 Alliance and university researchers to communicate findings

Qualifications

• Enrolled in UT-Austin Graduate Program to be eligible for Graduate Research Assistant positions.
• Demonstrated experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and documenting quantitative data for research or evaluation.
• Proficiency using R to create reproducible analytic workflows with clear scripts and comments.
• Ability to interpret research questions, define analytic approaches, and produce accurate tables/figures.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing evidence.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, validate, and document data from approved sources.
• Create and maintain reproducible analytic scripts and workflows.
• Analyze data and produce clear tables, figures, and outputs.
• Follow data security and version control practices; communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Data cleaning & transformation

Quantitative data analysis

Reporting & memo writing

Effective communication

Literature review

Education

Enrollment in UT-Austin Graduate Program

Tools

R

Job description

Job Overview

Job Posting Title: E3 Alliance UT Graduate Research Assistant

Hiring Department: College of Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Jan 01, 2027

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

About E3 Alliance

E3 Alliance is a nonprofit organization leading the charge in the relentless pursuit of education transformation for Texas students. Founded in 2006, E3 Alliance is a Texas-based education collaborative that leverages data to serve as a catalyst to impact educational outcomes for all students—cradle to career. Partnering with school, community, and business leaders, E3 Alliance brings together diverse voices to collaborate and build a strong, equitable education pipeline that delivers a trained and educated workforce while creating long-term, systemic change.

Core Values

Trustworthy | Resolute | Collaborative | Intentional

Purpose

E3 Alliance is looking for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support research projects through data analysis, literature review, and reporting. This placement is in partnership with E3 Alliance and the University of Texas at Austin. The GRA will work with E3 Alliance research staff to prepare data, review evidence, create clear summaries and visuals, and help communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Data Analysis

• Clean, organize, validate, and document data from approved sources.
• Create and maintain reproducible analytic scripts and workflows.
• Analyze data and produce clear tables, figures, and other outputs.
• Follow data security, confidentiality, version control, and quality assurance practices.
• Work with E3 Alliance staff to clarify project goals, research questions, timelines, and deliverables.

Literature Review

• Conduct literature reviews, research scans, and evidence syntheses aligned to project needs.
• Identify credible sources, track citations, and extract key findings.
• Summarize themes, limitations, implications, and practical takeaways.
• Prepare annotated bibliographies, evidence maps, memos, or short narrative summaries.

Reporting and Storytelling

• Draft research memos and summaries, research report sections, slide content, and technical notes.
• Create or update charts, tables, graphics, and other report-ready visuals.
• Translate technical findings into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in check-ins, share progress, raise questions, and incorporate feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in UT-Austin Graduate Program (Eligible for Graduate Research Assistant positions through UT)
• Demonstrated experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and documenting quantitative data for research, evaluation, policy, or programmatic purposes.
• Proficiency using R to create reproducible analytic workflows, including clear scripts, code comments, and organized outputs.
• Ability to interpret research questions, define appropriate analytic approaches, and produce accurate tables, figures, and written summaries.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, including identifying credible sources, extracting key findings, and synthesizing evidence.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with administrative datasets, public datasets, longitudinal data, cohort definition and creation, subgroup analyses, and data validation methods.
• Experience creating polished data visualizations, dashboards, slide content, or report-ready graphics that follow organizational style and accessibility expectations.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, program evaluation, or applied research methods relevant to education, policy, or systems-level analysis.
• Experience working with Texas education data, specifically work in the Texas Education Research Center (ERC)
• Comfort working independently in a project-based role and maintaining clear communication about progress, assumptions, questions, and risks.

Salary Range

$1,894.61 per month for a Master's student $2,399.86 per month for a Ph.D. student

Employment Eligibility

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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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Other Information

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you’re at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

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