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Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III – Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health Hiring Department: Office of the Associate Dean for Research Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: May 01, 2026 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2027 Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. This job is located in the greater Chicago, IL area. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose This Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III will play a key role in advancing research initiatives by supporting collaborative, community-engaged projects focused on mental health. Responsibilities Coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection across multiple research projects using approved methods in collaboration with the research team. Translate study results and intervention tools into visually engaging, accessible formats for a variety of audiences, in partnership with research team members and collaborators. Oversee data cleaning and coding, and database management for descriptive project reporting and analyses for academic journal manuscripts. Maintain strong, positive relationships with project partners. Support collaborative research efforts through clear communication, including but not limited to sharing research and training opportunities and coordinating training enrollment. Provides support with writing, editing, and reviewing scientific literature. Managing references and citations for grant proposals and academic journal articles. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related social science field with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in a related social science field with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with data management, analysis and reporting with large datasets. Clinical or research experience in the mental health field. Experience conducting multi-site evaluation and intervention studies. Lived experience with mental health and passion for partnership with young people and community providers. Salary Range $50,000-$55,000 - depending on qualifications Working Conditions Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Located in the greater Chicago, IL area - Ability to work remotely Work Shift M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology

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