Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Postdoc (IROCE) - Open Pool

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Postdoc (IROCE) - Open
Pool

Department: The Institute for Resilient
Organizations, Communities, and Environments

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,
Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

February 3, 2026; applications will be reviewed as needs arise, and
continue until positions are filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please include the following with your
online application:

• Current resume/CV.
• Please submit a cover letter providing detailed information on

your relevant experience and what your specific interests are in
the areas we work in. In the cover letter please identify which
type of position you are applying for: Research Assistant, Research
Associate or Postdoctoral Scholar.

Department Summary

The Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and
Environments (IROCE) is a center for innovative, interdisciplinary
research at the nexus of ecological, economic, and social
sustainability. The IROCE is a thriving center for collaborative
research, technical assistance, and policy education. The Institute
produces information to help resolve complex problems and enable
people to sustain the economies and environmental systems that
support their communities. Faculty in the Institute focus on a wide
variety of issues including natural resource management, land use,
climate change, rural development, transportation, green building,
alternative energy, natural hazards, and environmental education.
The IROCE has a number of program areas, including the Ecosystem
Workforce Program, Disaster-Resilient Universities network,
Location Innovation Lab and several individual research initiatives
.

The Ecosystem Workforce Program is an applied social science
research and extension program built on the fundamental belief that
ecology, economy, and governance are intimately interconnected. EWP
is a joint program of the Institute for Resilient Organizations,
Communities, and Environments at the University of Oregon and the
College of Forestry at Oregon State University. This unique
partnership allows Oregon's two leading universities to
collectively contribute to natural resource governance that fosters
prosperity and sustainability. Together, we apply scientific
expertise and leadership to produce better outcomes for land and
people .

The Disaster-Resilient Universities® (DRU) network and programs are
tools for solving that problem. DRU's goal is to promote learning,
collaboration, and trust-based partnerships that help members
improve strategic and operational resilience on their campuses.
Specifically, DRU links higher education's skills, expertise,
resources, and innovation with professional and trade
organizations, businesses, and state and federal agencies. The
shared goal is to strengthen overall disaster resiliency .

The Location Innovation Lab is a nationally recognized leader in
designing innovative location-based software systems and developing
cutting-edge, award-winning web and mobile applications - focused
on applied innovations for Resilient Organizations. The LIL
collaborates with other researchers on funded innovation projects
and pursues the transfer of technologies to other organizations
operating large campuses, through licensing agreements and other
financial partnerships with industry

Position Summary

The Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and
Environments at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified
applicants for its open research pool. Positions are limited
duration, funding contingent 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 research assistants, conducting research
under the direction of a principal investigator, as a postdoctoral
scholar, conducting research with a mentor principal investigator,
or as a research associate, conducting research with only general
guidance.

Research assistant/associate/postdoctoral opportunities frequently
arise in the IROCE. These positions are primarily funded by
research grants or other special funded projects focused on
developing applied innovations in organizational resilience.
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 researchers and staff from
diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Screening of
applications will take place as positions become available and will
continue until positions are filled. Salary is dependent upon
education, experience, and available funding.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the rank of Research Assistant:

• BS/BA Degree in related field.
• Experience in the field of research.

Minimum Requirements for the rank of Research Associate:

• Ph.D. in a field directly related to applied natural resource

social science or environmental science such as forestry,
geography, economics, political science, rural sociology, history,
planning, anthropology or other related fields.

• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative social science

research methods such as designing and conducting interviews and
surveys, managing large secondary datasets, and building and
managing geospatial datasets.

Minimum Requirements for the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar:

• Ph.D. in a field directly related to applied natural resource

social science or environmental science such as forestry,
geography, economics, political science, rural sociology, history,
planning, anthropology or other related fields.

• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative social science

research methods such as designing and conducting interviews and
surveys, managing large secondary datasets, and building and
managing geospatial datasets.

Professional Competencies

• Successful candidates for research positions will have

professional experience, demonstrated ability, and/or potential for
quality research.

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/536241

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