Research Associate

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Texas is seeking a Research Associate to provide support for a research-practice partnership focusing on violence prevention in schools. Responsibilities include supervising data collection, performing statistical analyses, and mentoring students. A doctoral degree in Sociology or related field is required, along with strong quantitative analysis skills. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $65,000 and a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with quantitative data and analysis.
• Experience in child and adolescent development and education research.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PeaceRox Project data collection and IRB compliance.
• Coordinate with participants and track data progress.
• Perform statistical analysis of PeaceRox data.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Disseminate findings through presentations.
• Supervise and mentor students during projects.
• Develop supplemental grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Quantitative data expertise

Time-management

Problem-solving

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Tools

SAS

Stata

R

SPSS

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate

Department

Population Research Center

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Schedule

40 hours per week

Start Date

December 1, 2025

Position Duration

Expected to continue until November 30, 2026

Job Overview

Provide guidance and support for a research‑practice partnership with a community‑based organization that provides violence prevention programs in Central Texas schools. Coordinate research activities, supervise project staff, ensure compliance, and manage grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PeaceRox Project data collection, maintaining IRB compliance and developing survey instruments.
• Coordinate with participants, disseminate surveys, track progress, troubleshoot problems, and conduct data quality checks.
• Perform statistical analysis of PeaceRox data and provide interpretations for reports, manuscripts, and briefs.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for publication using PeaceRox data.
• Disseminate research findings through presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students during data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Develop supplemental grants to accompany the initial grant as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Sociology, Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise with quantitative data and longitudinal, multilevel, or dyadic data analysis.
• Experience using statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, R, or SPSS.
• Experience in child and adolescent development, education, and delinquency prevention research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIH proposal preparation and submission.
• Experience with primary data collection, interview, and survey data analysis.
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Strong time‑management, attention to detail, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team as needed.

Salary Range

$65,000 plus depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information; at least one supervisor reference.
• Letter of interest

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.