The University of Texas at Austin · 22 hours ago
Research Scientist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Education Research Center in the College of Education. The role involves leading research projects, developing data collection instruments, analyzing data, and publishing findings to support educational initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead or co-lead the development and execution of research projects
Develop data collection instruments and research protocols, including for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected on research projects. Write grant reports and papers from research results
Conduct literature reviews, systematic reviews, and/or meta-analyses on topics related to the research agenda
Present research, practitioner, and scholarly conferences, meetings, and events. Publish peer-reviewed publications
Publish policy briefs, memos, and reports for audiences of practitioners and policymakers
Secure additional funding for research
Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in education, public policy, economics, or a related field with a focus on education
5-7 years of experience with research design and execution in education research
Experience analyzing large-scale administrative educational datasets
Experience with statistical programs such as R, Stata, and SPSS
Experience analyzing qualitative data
Experience managing undergraduate or graduate research assistants on large-scale research projects
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
PhD degree in education, public policy, economics, or a related field with a focus on education
Experience using Texas's Education Research Centers to conduct educational research
Experience conducting research on career and technical education and/or industry-based certifications
Familiarity with research on policies and programs designed to support students' preparedness for, transition into, and success in college and career pathways
Experience with publishing research findings
Benefits
Health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees)
Retirement plans
Paid leave
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning
Professional conference opportunities
An expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with a staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with a staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Leadership Team
Will Whiting
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