Job Posting Title:

Center for Global Business Research Associate

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Hiring Department:

Business, Government and Society

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

8

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 17, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Job Posting Title:

Center for Global Business Research Associate

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Hiring Department:

McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

8

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Earliest Start Date:

08/17/2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until 11/30/2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose:

The Center for Global Business is looking for three Research Associates with extensive backgrounds in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or both to assist with its global outreach.

Responsibilities:

The Research Associates are collectively responsible for the design, development, and deployment of an internally owned automated system that supports large-scale data collection, organization, and outreach operations.

The system will be an internally developed automation platform intended to systematically identify, organize, and maintain publicly available contact and affiliation data of relevant individuals. The system must function as a reliable, extensible foundation for outreach initiatives while remaining institutionally controlled and adaptable over time.

• Autonomous execution of data collection routines that gather publicly available information from multiple online sources according to configurable criteria.

• Configurable data models allowing administrators to add, remove, or modify data fields and classification logic without restructuring the system.

• Secure, structured data storage supporting efficient querying, updating, and long-term maintenance, with clear access controls and data integrity safeguards.

• Automated data-cleaning processes, including deduplication, validation, and periodic refresh to maintain accuracy over time.

• Support for record segmentation and prioritization based on customizable attributes aligned with outreach objectives.

• Logging, auditing, and monitoring mechanisms to track system activity, detect failures, and support iterative optimization. Modular architecture that supports pilot deployment, controlled testing, scaling, and future feature expansion.

The position requires senior-level technical judgment, independent problem-solving ability, and the capacity to build systems that operate reliably with minimal manual intervention.

• Advanced programming expertise in one or more high-level languages suitable for automation and systems development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or equivalent), with the ability to write, test, and deploy production-ready code.

• Formal training or demonstrated senior-level experience in computer science or software engineering, including system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and database design.

• Proven experience building fully automated data pipelines, including collection of publicly available information, data normalization, deduplication, and structured storage.

• Strong experience with scalable system design, including task scheduling, process automation, error handling, logging, and performance monitoring.

• Ability to design systems that support structured outreach workflows, enabling segmentation, prioritization, and performance evaluation without reliance on third-party core platforms.

• Experience with Social and digital media applications for product marketing and promotion.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 9 credit hours.

• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in:

  • Professional-grade programming

  • Python

  • SQL

  • Digital Marketing

  • Data Analytics

  • Data Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years or more of relevant professional experience.

Hourly Rate:

• $23-$25/hour (depending on experience).

Working Conditions:

• Remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings.

• GRAs will use their own computers. CGB will supply any needed licenses.

Schedule Work Shift:

• Flexible schedule to be arranged among GRAs and supervisor.

Required Materials: Either multi-select the files to be attached at the first upload (under resume/cv) or continue to click the Upload button after each file is uploaded. Applicants will not be able to upload additional files after their application is submitted.

• Resume

• 3 work reference with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor and at least one reference should be from a faculty member familiar with the student’s related skills and experience

• Letter of Interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.