The University of Texas at Austin
Postdoctoral Fellow (Dr. Conwell, Sociology)
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title:Postdoctoral Fellow (Dr. Conwell, Sociology)Hiring Department:Population Research CenterPosition Open To:All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:40FLSA Status:ExemptEarliest Start Date:ImmediatelyPosition Duration:Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2025Location:UT MAIN CAMPUSJob Details:General NotesDr. Jordan Conwell at The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Sociology, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to be part of a project titled, "Understanding and Reducing Inequality in the Returns to K-12 STEM for College and Early Career Outcomes." The position is for one year, with the possibility of a one-year renewal contingent on satisfactory performance, available funding and programmatic need. Review of applications will begin immediately.This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs. The remote location must have a reliable internet connection to support working remotely.PurposeSponsored by the National Science Foundation, the project is in two parts, and there is an expectation that the Postdoctoral Scholar will be meaningfully involved in both. The first is quantitative analysis of state administrative data from the Texas Education Research Center (ERC), National Student Clearinghouse, and Texas Workforce Commission. Analyses will measure the college and early career returns to high school math and science test scores and coursework, with an emphasis on assessing potential racial and gender differences in such returns between students who graduate from high school with comparable measured STEM ability and experience. A second component will see the implementation and evaluation of an online Canvas course plug-in, developed in consultation with UT-Austin's Liberal Arts Career Services, to help Sociology majors at UT link their undergraduate coursework to careers, with an interest in scaling the plug-in after evaluation.ResponsibilitiesAccess, clean, and analyze Texas administrative ERC data on test scores, coursework, higher education experiences, and labor market outcomes;
Prepare replication code, article manuscripts, conference presentations, and policy briefs related to research findings;
Assist with implementation and evaluation of the online Canvas course plug-in;
Help lead a research team of graduate and undergraduate students who will also assist Professor Conwell and the Postdoctoral Scholar with these tasks.
Required QualificationsPh.D. in Sociology, Education, or a related field by appointment start date, and received no earlier than three years prior to the start date
Ability to work in Stata
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including data cleaning, linkages, and coding; regression analysis and advanced methods.
Prior experience with state administrative education data and/or national secondary data common to social science research on education.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative social science research
Willingness to mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants
Preferred QualificationsPrior research on the topics of high school coursetaking and test scores; higher education experiences; and/or labor market experiences.
Prior research on the topics of racial, social class, and gender inequality in education in the United States
Interest in higher education evaluation research
Salary Range$60,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsTypical Office Environment
Required MaterialsResume/CV
Letter of interest
3 academic references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
1 recommendation letter, can be emailed to hr@prc.utexas.edu
Statement of research experiences, research interests and how this opportunity aligns with long-term research goals
1-3 writing samples that demonstrate the applicant's ability to conduct quantitative analyses of K-12 education, higher education, and/or labor market outcomes.
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. Any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday.Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.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 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.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).
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Prepare replication code, article manuscripts, conference presentations, and policy briefs related to research findings;
Assist with implementation and evaluation of the online Canvas course plug-in;
Help lead a research team of graduate and undergraduate students who will also assist Professor Conwell and the Postdoctoral Scholar with these tasks.
Required QualificationsPh.D. in Sociology, Education, or a related field by appointment start date, and received no earlier than three years prior to the start date
Ability to work in Stata
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including data cleaning, linkages, and coding; regression analysis and advanced methods.
Prior experience with state administrative education data and/or national secondary data common to social science research on education.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative social science research
Willingness to mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants
Preferred QualificationsPrior research on the topics of high school coursetaking and test scores; higher education experiences; and/or labor market experiences.
Prior research on the topics of racial, social class, and gender inequality in education in the United States
Interest in higher education evaluation research
Salary Range$60,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsTypical Office Environment
Required MaterialsResume/CV
Letter of interest
3 academic references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
1 recommendation letter, can be emailed to hr@prc.utexas.edu
Statement of research experiences, research interests and how this opportunity aligns with long-term research goals
1-3 writing samples that demonstrate the applicant's ability to conduct quantitative analyses of K-12 education, higher education, and/or labor market outcomes.
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. Any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday.Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.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 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.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).
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