Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Department Of Population Health, Dell Medical School

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Department of Population Health, Dell Medical School

Hiring Department:

Department of Population Health

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2024

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

General Notes

The Department of Population Health at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I.

The PRIDE Health Lab in the Department of Population Health is hiring a Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I for a study recently funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health focused on exposure to early life adversity in sexual and gender minority adult populations.

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Primary Investigator and senior staff. The RESA I will provide support in executing a range of duties which includes but is not limited to: study participant recruitment/interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, records management, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s). This position is 2 years with the possibility of extension, dependent on performance and funding with a 6/1/24 start date. Funding expected to continue till 05/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of project leadership and senior staff conduct qualitative data collection (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus groups).

• Support and manage recruitment for an interview study.

• Under the supervision of project leadership and senior staff analysis of qualitative data.

• Support dissemination and community engagement activities, specifically community dissemination activities.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, health education, community health, education, educational psychology, or related field. Relevant experience working in a scientific research setting, social services, or comparable health-oriented field. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to follow through, and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and on a team. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with academic and community dissemination activities (e.g., manuscript, conference presentation, town halls, social media, policy briefs, community reports) specifically experience with sexual and gender minority health research, mental health research, and/or early life adversity research. Experience with sexual and gender minority health research, mental health research, early life adversity research, or related field. Experience with implementing study protocols. Experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g., Nvivo, Dedoose). Publications focused on sexual and gender minority health.

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

• Field work as necessary.

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.

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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.

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.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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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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.

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