Postdocoral Position – UT Austin (marriage, family, and sexual relationships)
Posted: 1/29/2023 (Employment)
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. The position is for one year, with the potential for a one-year renewal. Funding for this position comes from the John and Daria Barry Foundation. The annual salary is $54,000, plus benefits and travel funds. The ideal start date would be August 1, 2023, but is negotiable.
The required qualifications for this position are: a PhD in economics, sociology, statistics, psychology, human development, or a related field; a strong statistical background; experience managing and analyzing large datasets; the ability to balance several projects; facility with the statistical programs Stata or R, at a minimum; strong written and oral communication skills; and strong interpersonal and logistical coordination skills. Areas of particular research include marriage, the family, sexual relationships and reproductive decisions, and the technology and religious/cultural shifts that affect them. At least two years of experience conducting analyses on one or more of these topics is optimal. The right candidate will be expected to prepare articles for publication in scientific journals and presentations at academic conferences, and has the expectation that she or he will be lead author on manuscripts from the collaboration. The postdoctoral research associate will report to Dr. Mark Regnerus.
Interested applicants should submit a letter describing their research interests, career goals, and statistical analytic experience, as well as a sample of work, a CV, and the names of (but not letters from) two references; references will be contacted once finalists for the position are identified. Applications will be reviewed as they are received up until April 15 or until the position is awarded. Application materials and inquiries may be sent to regnerus@prc.utexas.edu.
Deadline: 04/15/2023
Location: Texas, UT Austin