Job Posting Title:
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - Texas Center for Disability Studies
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Hiring Department:
Office of the Associate Dean for Research
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Aug 01, 2025
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
This position will be embedded within the Improving Developmental Experiences for Autism and developmental disabilities (IDEA) Research Lab and will support the coordination of the Mapping the Interactions of Language and Early motor Skills (MILES) in Down Syndrome Study and the Identifying and Distinguishing Early indicators of Autism in Latino children (IDEAL) Study. This includes working with children with Down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities, caregivers, and family members.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of federally funded research projects with internal and external collaborators facilitate regular team meetings, document research team decisions, track project milestones.
- Oversee recruitment strategies of research participants throughout Texas; Monitor participant retention and engagement.
- Supervise and assist with research data collection, including developmental, language, motor, and autism assessments and parent interviews; implement research fidelity protocols; conduct quality control procedures to ensure accurate data entry.
- Assist in the supervision and training of research assistants; Develop training materials and protocols for standardized assessment and interview administration and ethical research conduct.
- Assist in the development of progress reports, amendments, and renewals to university IRB and funding agencies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, speech pathology, education, or other related field with at least 4 years of related experience. Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Proficient use of document and project/data management software, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), REDCap, etc. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with autism or other developmental disabilities. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in psychology, social work, speech pathology, education, or other related field with at least 2 years of related experience. Experience with developmental assessments (e.g., Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Differential Ability Scales-2 Early Years) and working with young children. Prior experience working with young children with autism and developmental disabilities and their families. Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English and Spanish and interact skillfully with investigators, staff, and partnering organizations.
Salary Range
$48,000-$60,000 - depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Work Shift
M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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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.
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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 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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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 documents 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 HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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