Senior Research Scientist — Latino Health & Policy

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Latino Research Institute at UT Main Campus. This two-year, fixed-term position emphasizes leadership in independent and collaborative research on Latino populations in the United States.

The role focuses on developing proposals, advancing major projects, mentoring researchers, and securing funding. Start date is November 16, 2026, with typical 40-hour weeks and on-site work.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Doctorate in epidemiology, statistics, demography, sociology, public health, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Latino Research Institute at UT Main Campus. This two-year, fixed-term position emphasizes leadership in independent and collaborative research on Latino populations in the United States.

The role focuses on developing proposals, advancing major projects, mentoring researchers, and securing funding. Start date is November 16, 2026, with typical 40-hour weeks and on-site work.