Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate/Postdoctoral
Scholar - Open Pool

Department: Institute of Molecular Biology

Rank: Research Assistant (Type B), Research
Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with online application, please include contact information
for three professional references as well as a current CV.

Department Summary

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute
that reports to the Vice President of Research and Innovation. We
have 18 labs and approximately 150 employees, including 45 graduate
students who train in our labs. We have an administrative
structure, which includes accounting, purchasing, personnel, PI
support, building management and three service centers. Our annual
budget is $9.5 million, primarily from federal research and
training grants.

Position Summary

IMB at the University of Oregon is soliciting applications for its
open applicant pool. Positions are limited duration, funding
contingent postdoctoral or research appointments that are full
time, part time or short term, contracts not to exceed one year.
Possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on
program needs, funding, and performance. The successful candidate
will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and
students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Appointments may include research assistants (commonly known as
technicians), research associates, and postdoctoral scholars.
Research assistants conduct research under direction of a principal
investigator; postdoctoral scholars conduct research under the
direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research
training; and research associates conduct research with only
general guidance.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualifications by rank:

• Research Assistant: bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or

related field

• Senior Research Assistant I: bachelor's degree in biology,

chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work
experience post degree

• Senior Research Assistant II: Bachelor's degree in biology,

chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work
experience post degree

• Postdoctoral Scholar: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or

related field

• Research Associate: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or

related field

• Senior Research Associate I: terminal degree in biology,

chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work
experience post degree

• Senior Research Associate II: terminal degree in biology,

chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work
experience post degree

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students

from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

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/536173

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