AADS/MALS Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Posting Title:

AADS/MALS Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department:

Department of Mexican American and Latino/a Studies

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Aug 15, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

The Latino Research Institute (LRI) and the Institute for Urban Research and Policy Analysis (IUPRA) at UT Austin seek four postdoctoral research fellows in public policy. The ideal candidates 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 care, reproduction, public and higher education, energy, immigration and criminal justice, or free speech. Candidates should hold a PhD in a field such as History, Political Science, Public Policy, Criminology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Black Studies, Latino Studies, Ethnic 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

PhD completed by August 15, 2026, but no more than three years prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in History, Political Science, Public Policy, Criminology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Black Studies, Latino Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Education, Public Health, Social Work, or Communication.

Salary Range

$70,000

Working Conditions

• Fellows will share an office with other fellows. Fellows are required to be in-residence for the duration of the one-year appointment
  
  
  

Required Materials

• 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
• Application Materials Due: November 1, 2025
  
  
  

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:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.

E-Verify:

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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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