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Pro Tempore Research Assistant/Associate - Open Pool

Employer
University of Oregon
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 21, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Level
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time


Pro Tempore Research Assistant/Associate - Open Pool

Job no: 525624
Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants

Department: Research Core Facilities
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and your area of research expertise along with your completed application.

Department Summary
Research Core Facilities' mission is to advance transformative excellence in research, innovation and graduate education by supporting faculty research success; enabling particular types of research capacities, such as equipment, material, data acquisition, data analysis, consultation or expertise, and/or other services; providing access to cutting edge equipment and expertise for small and large business entities; creating opportunities for businesses to build synergies and partnerships with UO faculty; providing students with access to tools, capacities, specific training, and projects; and promoting diversity and inclusion in access and education to research tools and technologies. As part of that mission, the Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation recognizes that faculty research success is often dependent on specialized facilities that provide access to a particular type of research capacity, such as equipment, material, data acquisition, data analysis, consultation or expertise, and other services.

The Research Cores include the following facilities: The Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR), Aquatic Animal Care Services (AqACS), Genomics and Cell Characterization Core Facility (GC3F), Lewis Center for Neuroimaging (LCNI), Histology and Genetic Modification (HGeM), Terrestrial Animal Care Services (TeACS), Technical Science Administration (TSA), X-ray Imaging Core Facility, and the Greenhouse Facility. Please see https://research.uoregon.edu/facilities/research-core-facilities for more details. Research assistants/associates could work in any of the listed areas.

Position Summary
The Research Core Facilities at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool. Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding and performance. Positions may include mentoring and overseeing the work of undergraduate researchers, outreach or external engagement, testing, data collections, and report generation. Other work may include running and analyzing sample preparation and instrument operations in analytical laboratories and measurement and interpretation of performance physiology outcomes. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

Minimum Requirements
Research Assistant
  • Bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the research required.

    Research Associate
  • A terminal degree by the start of the position with relevant professional experience in a research lab.

    Professional Competencies
  • Demonstrated analytic skills
  • Demonstrated research and laboratory skills and experience
  • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Strong team ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication

    Preferred Qualifications

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

    In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.



    To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/525624/pro-tempore-research-assistantassociate-open-pool



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