Research Associate
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The Research Associate will conduct original research in gravitational-wave data analysis and astrophysics. The role involves developing and implementing data-analysis algorithms and artificial-intelligence methods, analyzing detector data to search for and characterize gravitational-wave signals, and collaborating with research groups at UT Austin. The associate will also publish and present findings, participate in scientific discussions, and may assist with mentoring and research planning.
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Full job description
:Conduct original research in gravitational wave data analysis and astrophysicsDevelop and implement advanced data analysis algorithms and artificial intelligence methodsAnalyze data from LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA detectors to search for and characterize gravitational wave signalsCollaborate with other research groups at UT AustinPublish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journalsPresent research at national and international conferencesParticipate in group meetings and scientific discussionsAssist with mentoring graduate students (as appropriate) and contribute to proposal writing and research planning
How this job compares
Set against the 1,140 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$56–65K/yr37 salary ranges
- US median$16–18/hr121 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 215 open Research Associate jobs in Texas and 1,140 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (this employer)129 open
- Texas A&M University System32 open
- The University Of Texas At Dallas13 open
- Experience
- Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (298 postings).
- Education
- 615 of the 1,140 open Research Associate jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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