The Strong Communities Lab in the Department of Sociology and the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin has an opening for a 1-year, renewable, post-doctoral researcher beginning in August 2024. 

The Strong Communities Lab investigates the role of nonprofit organizations and government programs in strengthening civic infrastructure in the United States. Ongoing Strong Communities projects include examining the role of nonprofits in confronting social problems such as violence against women or the opioid crisis in the United States; how nonprofits tackle issues of social, racial, and LGBTQ+ justice; and the impact of AmeriCorps Seniors funding on organizational sustainability; among other topics. Projects are mixed-method, use novel administrative data, and incorporate natural language processing. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate on multiple research projects related to nonprofits, civil society, and strong communities, and work under the supervision of Director Pamela Paxton. 

Postdoctoral Scholar Activities 

• Project research involving quantitative data tasks including data collection, extraction, coding, and analysis. 

• Publish manuscripts and articles based on analyses. 

• Oversee lab management and graduate research assistants. 

• Provide mentoring to graduate students interested in research field. 

Required Qualifications 

• A completed PhD received no more than three years prior to the start date in sociology, nonprofit administration, political science, or related disciplines. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, and motivate others. 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently. 

• Experience managing and analyzing quantitative data using sophisticated statistical or computer programming techniques, proficiency in R or Stata, and ability to apply rigorous data analysis techniques to real-world problems. 

This position is currently funded for at least 2 years from start date and may therefore be renewed after the first year based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals. The salary for this position will be $70,000+, depending on qualifications. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

For more information and to apply please visit: 

https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R_00032249

Required Materials 

• Cover letter / letter of interest 

• CV that includes the names and contact information for 3 references 

• Research statement 

• Writing sample