Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate - Prevention Science Institute - Open Pool

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute at the University of Oregon is a multidisciplinary research institute focused on improving the lives of children, families, and adults through science, outreach, and program delivery.

The PSI includes faculty from across the University of Oregon who work together to understand prevention and health promotion through translational science and applied intervention research.

We conduct research from multiple perspectives, including translational research that focuses on interactions between the brain, social context, and behavior;

developing, testing, and delivering effective intervention programs; and efficacious ways to disseminate programs into community, agency, and school settings.

Position Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool.

Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding, and performance.

Appointments may be as a research assistant, conducting research under the direction of a principal investigator, or as a research associate, conducting research with only general guidance.

Research assistant / associate opportunities frequently arise in the PSI. These positions are primarily funded by federal grants with research aims related to understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings.

Candidates with professional or academic interests in any of these areas are encouraged to apply; applicants will be screened as needs arise.

Successful candidates will have professional experience and a commitment to working effectively with research participants and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Candidates with fluency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Examples of the types of positions that arise include :

• Interviewer / Assessors who work with families and children to gather complete and accurate data through standardized personal interviews, questionnaires, standardized tests, semi-structured interviews, parent-child interaction tasks, child and adult diagnostic interviews and video recorded observations;
• Data Managers who oversee the tracking, cleaning, formatting and compiling of computerized datasets;
• Records Coordinators who locate and coordinate the collection of data from community partners (such as local school districts, child welfare agencies or the local youth authority and / or adult courts) and obtain and track signed consent forms.
• Recruiters who contact potential participants to screen and invite them to participate in active research projects.

Due to the broad nature of the available research positions, please indicate if you have experience with any of the following : standardized assessments, standardized surveys & interviews, behavioral coding, working with families and children, working with high-risk families, working with foster families, working with children with special needs, experience with home interviews, and experience with neurobiological methods (e.

g, cortisol, genetic data, RSA & PEP, high density EEG / ERP, blood draws, fMRI).

Minimum Requirements

Research Assistant ranks :

• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE A) : Positions that require skills and / or experience relevant to the duties of the position and do not have a minimum degree requirement.
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE B) : Positions that require a bachelor’s or equivalent degree. In rare occasions, positions in specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE C) : Positions that require a master’s or equivalent degree. In rare occasions, positions in highly specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and exceptional equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the master’s degree requirement.
• Ranks for each research assistant type in ascending order are research assistant, senior research assistant I, and senior research assistant II.

Research Associate rank :

Terminal degree

Senior Research Associate I rank :

Terminal degree plus 6 years of applicable work experience post-degree

Senior Research Associate II rank :

• Terminal degree plus 12 years of applicable work experience post-degree
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