Department: CAS Psychology
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

September 5, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full considerations, complete applications should include:
1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
2. A cover letter that describes how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; and
3. Names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

Within the College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology is one of the largest departments supporting significant instructional and research activities in a wide range of fields within the discipline. The Department enrolls about 1,900 students per term, with approximately 300 undergraduate Psychology majors, and 80 doctoral students.

The Department includes more than 30 teaching faculty, emeritus faculty, research staff, graduate students, and professional/administrative staff. For more information on the Department, visit https://psychology.uoregon.edu

Position Summary

Drs. Sunny Bai and Lauren Forrest in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon are seeking a full-time Pro Tem Research Coordinator to assist with clinical psychology research. The Research Coordinator’s responsibilities will be divided equally between Dr. Bai’s and Dr. Forrest’s studies. Dr. Bai’s research is studying adolescent depression and suicide risk in the contexts of the family and school. Dr. Forrest’s research is studying risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and includes qualitative interviews. Projects in both labs involve intensive longitudinal data collection, cleaning and analysis.

The Research Coordinator will gain exposure to all aspects of the human subjects research process and to specific research methods, including qualitative interviews, ecological momentary assessment, naturalistic video observations, and advanced data management. Primary work location would be on site at the University of Oregon (Eugene campus), though pending supervisor approval and reasonable request, remote work may be considered. Must be willing to travel to affiliated sites. This is a limited-term appointment funded one year from date of hire.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Two years of research experience.

Professional Competencies

• Interest/experience in working with youth and adults with psychiatric symptoms.
• Proficiency and ability to use Microsoft Office and survey tools (such as REDCap or Qualtrics).
• Basic knowledge of statistics and familiarity with statistical programming (SPSS or R).
• Proficiency in Spanish.

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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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