Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer - Open Pool

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer - Open
Pool

Department: Knight Campus

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,
Research Engineer

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application, please upload your current
CV

Department Summary

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 is reshaping 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.

Position Summary

The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its open
research pool. Open positions may include research assistants,
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.

Minimum 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

Professional Competencies

• Analytic skills
• Research and laboratory skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong team ethic
• Attention to detail
• Effective Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic record

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful
completion of a background check.

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 our
website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution
committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. 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
email us or call
541-346-5112.

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national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),
age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including
family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship,
service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state
law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of
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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 Office of Equal Opportunity and
Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint
procedures are listed
here.

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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536492

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