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About the Role

The Latino Research Institute (LRI) at UT Austin seeks a postdoctoral research fellow in the area of public policy. The ideal candidate will have a track record in both academic and public-facing publications, as well as research experience in one of the following policy areas: health, criminal justice, public and higher education, or energy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary source research.
• Prepare academic journal articles, policy briefs, white papers, and/or op-eds for public outlets.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and research team.
• Participate in the intellectual life of the Institutes.

Requirements

• All requirements for the PhD completed by August 15, 2026.
• PhD completed no more than three years prior to the start date.
• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• Academic Writing Sample and a public facing writing sample
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Must meet all required qualifications and be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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 no later than the third day of employment.

Skills

• Academic publications
• Public-facing publications
• Research experience in health policy
• Research experience in criminal justice policy
• Research experience in public and higher education policy
• Research experience in energy policy

Location

• AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Postdoctoral

Education Level

• PhD in Political Science, Public Policy, Criminology, Economics, Latino Studies, Sociology, Education, Public Health, Social Work, or Communication.

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) eligibility
• Compliance with Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act)

About the Company

• The Latino Research Institute (LRI) at UT Austin is dedicated to research in public policy.
• The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).