Department: The Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP)
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are completed online and must include a current resume/CV.

Note: You will be asked to submit the names and contact information of three professional references as part of the application process. All application materials should specifically address how you as an applicant meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position.

Applications will be accepted continuously. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and will continue until positions are filled.

This pool will remain active until July 31, 2026.

Department Summary

The Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP) is a research center and Grant Management Unit (GMU) within the College of Education (COE) at the University of Oregon (UO). The GMU provides pre-award and post-award grant administrative support to projects, centers, and institutes within the GMU, Center for Child Safety and Wellbeing (CSAW), as well as to other centers or institutes that require GMU assistance.

The Center for Equity Promotion research center collaborators have implemented interventions and contributed to innovative research in six countries, focusing on improving educational and health outcomes, decreasing youth violence, and facilitating family relationships with incarcerated parents and healthy reintegration after release.

CEQP is a diverse research unit comprising more than 10 Principal Investigators and Researchers, in tenure‑track and non‑tenure‑track faculty roles, supported by a business manager, officers of administration, classified staff, graduate employees, and temporary and student employees. The unit also engages courtesy research appointees and affiliates whose participation varies according to project needs.

The Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing (CSAW) collaborates with Oregon communities, youth, families, and traditionally excluded persons to prevent violence and promote healing, belonging, and child and youth wellbeing. Our research, evaluation, and programming efforts prioritize youth and survivor leadership, individual action-taking, social justice advocacy, and systems-level change.

Position Summary

The Center for Equity Promotion and the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing at the UO at the University of Oregon are seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool. Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years.

Potential areas of research include: program development; statistical analyses related to all phases of preparation of scientific papers, presentations, and grant applications; staff professional development at project level; program evaluation and implementation science in human services; training and workforce development in human services systems; and off-site research activities with a variety of populations including persons with identified developmental disabilities or non-English speaking populations. In addition to the creation of population of databases required for research and evaluation projects.

Research Associates and Postdoctoral Scholars 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.

Some positions may require bilingual written and oral fluency.

Some positions may include overnight travel and/or extensive previous experience in a similar job role.

Minimum Requirements

Research Assistant Rank:
• Bachelor's degree in education or a related area
• Senior Assistant I rank requires a bachelor's degree AND 6+ years of experience

Research Associate Rank:
• Terminal degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration or related area
• Senior Associate I rank requires a bachelor's degree AND 6+ years of experience

Postdoctoral Scholar:
• Doctorate degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration or related area

Professional Competencies

• 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.

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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