Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - Data Science

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - Data
Science

Department: CAS Department of Data Science

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,
Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to the online application, please provide:

• A current resume that outlines your educational and work

experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet
the qualifications of this position.

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Candidates will be notified prior to references being
contacted.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon is a public university committed to
exceptional teaching, discovery, and service, with a mission to
foster the next generation of transformational leaders and informed
participants in the global community. The department offers a
rapidly growing Data Science undergraduate program, offered for the
first time in Fall 2020 and projected to have up to 420
undergraduate majors in 2027.

Data Science is a new department that has grown out of a
long-standing initiative to increase scholarship and education in
quantitative methodology at the University of Oregon. We envision
the Data Science Department to be a hub of ethical methodological
data science research, with strong connections to domain areas of
application, overall facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration
across the university. Current faculty and affiliates reflect
strengths in machine learning, biological modeling, data ethics,
data sovereignty, computer science, environmental data science,
climate change policy and modeling, evolutionary genetics, and
forensic genetics.

Position Summary

The Data Science Department at the University of Oregon invites
applicants for its open pool for Research Assistants, Research
Associates, and Postdoctoral Scholars to assist with supported
research. Positions are limited in duration, not to exceed one
year, with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three
years, taking into consideration need, funding, and/or
performance.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the rank of Research Assistant (Type B):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

To qualify for the rank of Research Assistant (Type C):

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

To qualify for the rank of Research Associate or Postdoctoral
Scholar:

• PhD in Computer Science or related field.

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
leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities
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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online.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536170

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