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Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR
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About The Position

IMB at the University of Oregon is soliciting applications for its open applicant pool. Positions are limited duration, funding contingent postdoctoral or research appointments that are full time, part time or short term, contracts not to exceed one year. Possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on program needs, funding, and performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Appointments may include research assistants (commonly known as technicians), research associates, and postdoctoral scholars. Research assistants conduct research under direction of a principal investigator; postdoctoral scholars conduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training; and research associates conduct research with only general guidance.

Requirements

  • Research Assistant: bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
  • Senior Research Assistant I: bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work experience post degree
  • Senior Research Assistant II: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work experience post degree
  • Postdoctoral Scholar: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
  • Research Associate: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
  • Senior Research Associate I: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work experience post degree
  • Senior Research Associate II: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work experience post degree
  • Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

  • Research assistants conduct research under direction of a principal investigator
  • Postdoctoral scholars conduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training
  • Research associates conduct research with only general guidance

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off

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