Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer - Open Pool - Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer – Open Pool – Wu
Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon

Department: Knight Campus

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Engineer,
Research Associate

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 Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA) at Oregon is seeking
applications for research assistants, research associates, and
research engineers. We're looking for applicants who are
self-motivated and have excellent organizational, research, and
communication skills to participate in a variety of new and ongoing
research activities. 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.

HPA at Oregon synergizes regenerative medicine and rehabilitation
protocols to restore function to damaged tissues. An integrated
interdisciplinary approach has the potential to dramatically
accelerate healing and optimize functional recovery following a
range of tissue damage levels and even help prevent injuries before
they happen.

This position will work on either the Regenerative Rehabilitation
Moonshot program or the Innovation Hub program of the Wu Tsai Human
Performance Alliance. https://humanperformancealliance.org/

Minimum Requirements

Research Assistant/Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology,

or related field.

Research Associate:

• Terminal degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology, or

related field.

Professional Competencies

• Analytic skills
• Research and laboratory skills and experience
• Organizational skills
• Strong team ethic
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal and written

communication

• Strong academic record

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Human

Physiology, Chemistry or Physics

• Research experience in the area of human performance

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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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536494

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