Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer - Open Pool
About The Position
The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool. Open positions may include research assistants (commonly known as technicians), research associates, and research engineers. Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator; research associates and research engineers conduct research with only general guidance. Research Engineer duties include technical expertise and providing technical support for equipment &/or facilities. We encourage you to apply if you have experience in scientific disciplines including bioengineering, neuroengineering, engineering, human physiology, applied chemistry, applied physics, and biology, or closely related fields. Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Positions are funding contingent research appointments.
Requirements
- Research Assistant a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biophysics, human physiology, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or related disciplines
- Research Associate and Research Engineer a terminal degree by the start of the position with relevant professional experience in a research lab
- Analytic skills
- Research and laboratory skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong team ethic
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Strong academic record
Responsibilities
- Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator
- Research associates and research engineers conduct research with only general guidance.
- Research Engineer duties include technical expertise and providing technical support for equipment &/or facilities.
Benefits
- 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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits
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Career Level
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