Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Hiring Department: Latino Research Institute Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 Location: Austin, TX Purpose 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. Candidate should hold a PhD in a field such as Political Science, Public Policy, Criminology, Economics, Latino Studies, Sociology, Education, Public Health, Social Work, or Communication. 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. Required Qualifications All requirements for the PhD completed by August 15, 2026, but PhD completed no more than three years prior to the start date. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Political Science, Public Policy, Criminology, Economics, Latino Studies, Sociology, Education, Public Health, Social Work, or Communication. Salary Range $75,000 Working Conditions Fellow will share an office with other fellows. Fellow will be required to be in-residence for the duration of the one-year appointment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr