Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

• Hiring Department:

  College of Natural Sciences

• Position Open To:

  All Applicants

• Weekly Scheduled Hours:

  40

• FLSA Status:

  Exempt

• Earliest Start Date:

  Immediately

• Position Duration:

  Expected to Continue Until Jun 15, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes The CAMINOS lab led by Dr. Gabriela Livas in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a qualified PhD-level researcher for a postdoctoral fellow position. The position involves work on several research projects exploring how social contexts and experiences of marginalization influence development, family processes, and health. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of advanced quantitative methods (e.g., SEM path analysis models, growth modeling, latent class analysis, multilevel models), experience with multiple methods (e.g., observational; qualitative; intervention research), and strong writing ability and publication record. Position to start in summer 2026. Salary is in accordance with NIH standards. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in human development and family sciences, psychology, social work or related field. Information about Dr. Livas and her ongoing projects can be found at: www.caminoslab.org Purpose Assists with ongoing studies of youth and family mental health and well-being. Position involves implementation of study design; identification, management and analysis of relevant project data; preparation of academic articles. Responsibilities Collaborates on WT Grant funded study of parent-child communication One Talk at a Time. Oversees data cleaning and maintenance. Supports IRB process. Trains graduate and undergraduate students for RA responsibilities. Provides support to research team with project management Coordinates research lab meeting developing syllabus, providing student feedback, overseeing RA hours, and facilitating undergraduate research Helps support publications in the lab

• provides statistical support to undergraduate and graduate students, supports students with writing papers and posters (proofreading), and conducts analyses for papers as assigned Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Ph.

D. (or doctorate level) degree in field appropriate for project (human development / family sciences; sociology; education; psychology; demography; public health). Must be received within 3 years of position start date. Preferred Qualifications Ideal candidates will have knowledge of advanced quantitative methods (e.g., SEM path analysis models, growth modeling, latent class analysis, multilevel models), experience with multiple methods (e.g., observational; qualitative; intervention research), and strong writing ability and publication record. Salary Range $63,480

• $69,180 Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor 1-2 writing samples 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.

• Employment Eligibility:

  Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 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.

• 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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Compliance:

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HOP-3031.

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