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General Notes

This position will be for one year fixed term from the date of hire and renewable annually, for up to a maximum of five years, and contingent on performance, programmatic need, and available funding.

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Purpose

The Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis's Policy Postdoctoral Fellow will engage research that supports the mission of the institute. This includes working on projects that use both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand and assess a range of issues related to the health, safety, and well-being of African descended people in Central Texas, Texas, the United States, and/or globally. Specific attention will be given to candidates who work in the following areas - criminal justice issues, early childhood education, education policy, health, immigration, politics, and reproductive health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research, including development of a primary research project, under supervision of a faculty mentor.
• Work as part of a team to conceive, plan, and implement original research projects; collect and analyze data; and produce papers, presentations, or similar products to disseminate findings for both academic and public policy audiences.
• Teach one course in the African and African Diaspora Studies Department.
• As a team member, provide assistance as needed for IUPRA and/or Black Studies Collective events.

Required Qualifications

A doctorate in a social, behavioral, education, or population science field, received no more than three years prior to the start date. Strong methodological and data analysis skills. Demonstrated theoretical engagement in the study of race and racism. Excellent communication and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated evidence of strong contributions to scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications.Experience conducting or collaborating on research studies thatuse advanced quantitative methods. Experience conducting mixed-methods research. Familiarity with the field of Black Studies, including Black intellectual traditions that inform applied theory and quantitative methodologies.Capacity tomentorand superviseundergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Salary Range
$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Cover Letter - Include a brief description of your relevant experience, training, and career goals.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement - Two-page limit, single-spaced (1-inch margins) description of research interests

• Writing Sample - Publication or dissertation chapter.

• A list of 3 references with their contact information.

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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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 ,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 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:

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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 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.