Postdoc - Open Pool

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The DESTNY Grant Management Unit at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool. Positions are limited duration, funding contingent appointments that are part-time or short term contracts not to exceed one year, with the possibility of renewal up to a total of three years. Renewals will be dependent upon program needs, funding, and performance. Salary will be dependent upon education, experience, and available funding. Possible research areas encompass program development, statistical analyses covering all aspects of preparation of scientific paper, presentation, and grant application preparation, professional development of project staff, off-site research activities involving a variety of populations like individuals with developmental disabilities or non-English speaking groups, and the establishment of population databases essential for research and evaluation projects. Research Associates will conduct independent research and participate on research teams. Research Assistants will conduct research under the direction of Research Associates and participate on research teams. Postdoctoral Research Scholars will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member to acquire research training. In addition, to further career development, the postdoctoral research scholar and PI will create and follow mentoring and individual development plans. Some positions may require bilingual written and verbal fluency. Some positions may include overnight travel and/or extensive previous experience in a similar job role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related area (Research Assistant Rank).
Terminal degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration or related area (Research Associate Rank).
Doctorate degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration or related area (Postdoctoral Scholar).
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds and an interest in creating and maintaining a diverse learning and working environment.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
Demonstrated self-motivation and leadership capacity.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain overall program mission.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Resume/CV.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual written and verbal fluency.
Overnight travel.
Extensive previous experience in a similar job role.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research and participate on research teams (Research Associate).
Conduct research under the direction of Research Associates and participate on research teams (Research Assistant).
Conduct research under the direction of a faculty member to acquire research training (Postdoctoral Research Scholar).
Create and follow mentoring and individual development plans (Postdoctoral Research Scholar).
Program development.
Statistical analyses covering all aspects of preparation of scientific paper, presentation, and grant application preparation.
Professional development of project staff.
Off-site research activities involving a variety of populations like individuals with developmental disabilities or non-English speaking groups.
Establishment of population databases essential for research and evaluation projects.