Research Associate II (2 positions to be filled)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600319S
Title:Research Associate II (2 positions to be filled)
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category:Technical/Para-Professional
Department:Homeland Security Institute
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date:10/09/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Master’s degree in criminology or criminal justice, public policy, psychology or related field. Two years of experience in criminal justice/corrections research; grant writing; administration of grant related activities; peer reviewed publication of research; snd prior experience conducting research or analysis in public and/or private organizations or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs specific duties pertaining to newly developed and ongoing research projects, including but not limited to data collection management, content curation, policy evaluation, and analysis. Supports research activities in one or more of the Critical Infrastructure (CI) areas.
Primary Responsibilities:Works closely with the Institute of Homeland Security (IHS) leadership team to prioritize research endeavors and conduct research activities with the explicit goal of providing IHS and its constituents with applied research solutions. Supports new or ongoing applied research projects supporting critical infrastructure protection focus areas. Requires the ability to develop and maintain liaison work with industry and government partners and to establish working relationships for enhancing data exchange and analysis. Plans, administers, or directs the research activities of new or ongoing content initiatives. Researches, vets, classifies, and organizes electronic materials and digital assets that support research used in practitioner and academic curriculum in online courses, presentations, or publications. Identifies weaknesses in the collection, selects new materials, and weeds outdated resources. Coordinates with researchers, public organizations, private industry, and consultants. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Excellent research and quantitative skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills, are required. Will interact with research faculty, staff, correctional professionals, executive leadership, criminal justice agencies, and federal, state, and foundation funding agencies. The position may require occasional travel.
Full Time Part Time:Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48902
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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