Assistant Research Professor

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice is a research and outreach unit within the University of Oregon (UO) College of Education (COE), aiming to bridge the gap between educational research and practice. The Institute conducts living systematic reviews and develops translational products based on rigorous evidence synthesheses to meet the immediate decision-making needs of educational leaders. The work involves a collaborative team of faculty and staff, working with affiliated faculty and an external advisory board. The Institute also provides training and experience to students. The UO College of Education is a highly-ranked institution with multiple academic departments and research units, offering a range of programs and degrees. The College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and preparing scholars and practitioners. The HEDCO Institute functions as a central research and outreach unit within the COE's Dean's Office, supporting the college's success and external partnerships. The Assistant Research Professor will conduct living systematic reviews within the Institute's meta-analytic research domain (MARD) focusing on school-based mental health prevention for K-12 students. This role involves leading overview of reviews and meta-analysis projects, including study selection, data collection, critical appraisal, quantitative synthesis, and evidence surveillance. The position also includes developing rapid response briefs for educators and other stakeholders, requiring demonstrated knowledge of research synthesis methods and experience with overviews of reviews, living systematic reviews, and scoping reviews. A clear program of research and scholarship related to evidence synthesis and youth mental health prevention in schools is necessary. The Assistant Research Professor will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to conduct evidence synthesis projects and translate findings for diverse audiences through various formats. This position will also coordinate with project staff and investigators to develop new project proposals, including grants and contracts, and may involve advising and mentoring students and staff. This is a twelve-month Career Faculty position in the Research Professor category, guided by COE policies and the United Academics’ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position has the potential to be fully or partially remote.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Developmental Science, Psychology, Education, Human Development, Quantitative Methodology, or a closely related field
Three years of experience conducting research in the field of education, psychology, or related behavioral or social sciences
One year of experience participating in evidence synthesis projects on school-based interventions to prevent youth mental health disorders
Record of scholarly contributions to the field through professional products equivalent to assistant professor (e.g., research publications, professional presentations, grant applications)
Ability to conduct, administer, and sustain a rigorous program of research
Ability to mentor or supervise student research
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, collaborate with colleagues within and across departments
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow through on completion of project objectives
Knowledge of quantitative research methods and designs, particularly research synthesis methods and living systematic review approaches
Evidence of the application of advanced statistical techniques

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience participating in overviews of reviews and living systematic reviews, particularly of evidence on school-based interventions to prevent youth mental health disorders
Experience participating in scoping reviews of the educational literature
Experience with DistillerSR systematic review management software
Experience with the R statistical software environment
Experience developing procedural documents for evidence synthesis projects and teams (e.g., standard operating procedures, lab manuals)
Experience developing evidence products for non-research audiences (e.g., rapid response briefs, policy briefs, evidence summaries)
Experience working as a member and/or leader of an evidence synthesis research team

Responsibilities

Conduct living systematic reviews within the Institute's meta-analytic research domain (MARD) on school-based mental health prevention, focusing on depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention interventions for K-12 students.
Take a lead role in implementing overview of reviews and meta-analysis projects across the MARD, including study selection, data collection, critical appraisal, quantitative synthesis, and evidence surveillance.
Develop rapid response briefs that address immediate evidence needs of educators and other related interest-holders.
Work closely with other faculty, staff, and students in the Institute to conduct evidence synthesis projects and translate those findings for diverse interest-holder audiences through interactive data dashboards, evidence briefs, and other accessible formats.
Coordinate with project staff and other investigators to develop new project proposals, including grants, contracts, or other project proposals.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, research assistants, and other Institute staff.